Children's pool- we need you!!

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As many of you know, the fight at CP will be heating back up this winter. The City is expecting to put the rope barrier back up at the beach and the activists are very effective at screaming at people to get them to stay behind the rope.

The rope is expected to go up on Dec. 15. That Saturday, Dec. 17, we are trying to get everyone possible to go and hang out at Children's Pool. This is our way of asserting our rights. If you can only make it to CP one day this year, please join us on that day. We are hoping the weather will cooperate.

The idea is to show strength through enjoyment of our rights as citizens to enjoy the public beach. As has long been established, the rope is a "suggestion" and has no legal meaning. It is our constitutional right to fish at CP. This is guaranteed by the state constitution and the CP trust.

We are asking any and all dive clubs to join us and celebrate/educate the public about one of the most historic dive spots in CA if not the world. This day is not hosted by any particular dive club and has been planned by members of multiple clubs. This is a great opportunity to get together and meet people from other clubs throughout CA. I hope you all can make it!!

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Quote from Wishihadgills

Maybe you can explain to us Florida guys but what is the purpose of the rope? Is it just some way for the city to appease the activists or would you actually be violating a law or ordinance by crossing it? What does the rope actually block and why is it up only part of the year? Is it during breeding/mating season?

Thanks

The rope is a "suggested viewing guideline" created by the city. It is completely legal to cross as both humans and seals do all the time. In fact, NOAA noted that the rope is useless in letters sent to the City. Currently, the rope is only during "pupping season" but they are trying to make it a year-round thing. The real problem with the rope is that it creates the impression among the public that the beach is closed and this is reinforced by activists yelling at us from both sides of the rope. The activists constantly call the cops and make false reports, throw stuff at us, steal stuff, vandalize etc... The video and harass and misinform.

Not a great situation but we are doing our best to turn things around.

Quote from Don Paul

I will be there to support equity between all who swim, dive or walk sandy beach with our fury brothers. I will and always obey the Fish and Game laws of our state and look forward to meeting the new Ranger in the area.

All the best, Don Paul

Looking forward to it!

Quote from Wishihadgills

Cant the city at least put some kinda of sign that officially states that the beach isnt closed and or that the rope is "suggested viewing"

It seems to me that this is a dumb situation that could easily be fixed if they city was simply more assertive. But Im sure im preaching to the choir.

The City officially puts signs on the rope saying that the beach is "open". The problem is that the print is fine and you have to go through at least one set of signs from the activists saying that the beach is "closed" before you can read the fine print on the City signs. Not to mention the activists yelling at you for going on the beach.

Most people are non-confrontational and don't want to deal with the BS. Those who go on the beach without large numbers risk whatever the activists will do to them. They have started fights and even used a taser in the past to make their point that they feel the beach is "closed".

The real problem is two-fold. I think everybody actually loves the seals and has no real problem with them being there. Unfortunately, federal law says that you cannot "disturb" the seals or "alter their natural behavior". The activists take this to mean that if they so much as look at you, you are breaking the law. They call NOAA constantly and report "harassment" of the seals on people simply trying to take a picture.

The two-fold problem at CP is the activists presence and the lack of enforcement of City laws at that location.

The CP is actually the only man-made beach in the state of CA. It was created through a gift from a local philanthropist in the 30's. They built a breakwall and created a "bathing pool" for children to safely experience the ocean. Generations of spearos and many other San Diegans have grown up at this beach. It has been featured in news articles, magazines and movies (prior to being famous for seals). It is truly unique along our coastline.

Finally, it is considered by some to be the birthplace of our sport. Their is no doubt that many of the techniques and technology of early spearing was developed in La Jolla. Some of the first spearfishing competitions in the world were held in la jolla. This beach in particular has been at the center of that heritage for many years since the la jolla cove was closed by the environmentalists.

Quote from LunkerBuster

that spot looks amazing....

do you guys have a paypal acct. I know I'd like to throw a couple bucks to help out even if it just offsets the cost of your signs, anything to help. I bet other's would feel the same. Shoot me a PM

We are working on one better. We have a 501c3 in the process of setting up so people can get a write-off. I will let you know once it is finally set up. Thanks!