Duck NC

I think the municipality blundered in having public beaches without public access. Up here (in MA), as previously stated, there are shore front private properties, with signage stating at what point the private property ends with regard to tide, etc. There are also many public access points as well as public beach sections. And it seems that most people don't care if you walk on "their" beach, just be respectful.

It seems that in Duck, the genie is out of the bottle, but the town could have required the developers to have public access points at the edges or at spots within the developments (say during the permitting process), or the town aquired and created access zones.

The people have a right to dictate access to their private property, even though it may not be "cool" or "neighborly". It is a slippery slope when we jettison "the rule of law", which is in place to protect rights and freedoms, for a mob rule mentality. There is due process in place, and IMHO, that should be utilized before resorting to extreme measures. Perhaps via vote, the town could purchase back some access via eminent domain or some other mechanism.
Disclaimer: I have limited knowledge of legal matters ..

 

I was wondering too...thx for clarification

 

100%!!! If they have created a private beach club then the same should pay for any beach replenishment not any taxpayer dollars.

 

Ahhh. Thanks

 

Anytime.

 

I still say we duct tape her to a pole, cover her with sugar, and place her on top of a fire ant mound. Just sayin......
It has nothing to do with beach access or that she's rich. Watch the video. She NEEDS to have this done to her.

 

Yes - the successful establishment of perpetual public access here works if the easement is accessible from public property (a road, sidewalk, boat ramp, etc.). Then you need lots of stakeholders to show up at public meetings, hopefully with old photos, news clips etc to provide strong documentation to the doucebags in charge, to enforce the 20 year public access grandfather clause. Only if enough prominent community members show up will it have a chance.

That's why it's important, especially for us, to document free access now, for future battles.

 

Good idea, but I still think the Chavy Sausage is a better solution

 

I’ve already told the story of an area here with sometimes perfect surf with literally zero access which is owned by a combination of private ownership, state ownership and Indian reservations.

In one of the most liberal states in the Union, they continue to kick the can down the road...as opposed to the platform that they usually preach.

Meanwhile, surfers continue to find ways in.

This isn’t about a political platform or stance. It’s just about access, and it appears that neither political party has cornered the market on this particular issue.

I believe that this thread should follow that lead.

 

#dogbonded

 

This ^

The most intelligent & rational comment in this treade.

 

Well, you brought up where I surf. Not me. So you obviously do seem to care where I surf. Odd, and had nothing to do with this treade, but you’re entitled to your opinion.

And you are wrong. I am consistently AGAINST this administration’s stance towards the environment. Yet, I consistently support what are considered Conservative platforms regarding the economy, illegal immigration, trade tariffs & the American Constitutional right to due process.

You have unfortunately lumped me into some sort of imaginary groupthink entity of your own devisement.

The “driveling” emanates from you, “amigo.”

 

This post of yours has your typical passive aggressive approach.
I can’t take shit according to you yet you’re the one who shoots the poisonous personal arrows.
Yes you did take a personal jab at me.

I’m calm & collected. Responding with Rule of Law rationale. You’re the one who’s going into anger mode, just look at you: saying we cannot be pals because you disagree with me, that I can’t take shit (why would you personalize your attacks to give me shit, then?), saying you’re sad, it goes on & on with you on a very personal level.

That’s your problem, fella. You don’t seem capable of having a discussion with anyone who has a differing viewpoint from yours.

It’s just talkin’ so you may want to work on not taking everything to the angry man level. And do kindly stop inventing narratives regarding my life.

 

The lack of self awareness is mind boggling

 

I mean come on. This has to be a joke

 

Of course you do. Happy Trails & let’s work together to keep wolves alive & the human virus from destroying other species.

 

update:
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/outer-banks-luminary-arrested-checking-homebreak/53081