Hey Guys,
I already sent a letter to Paul Reilly last night, but had a few more thoughts I would like to share.

1. One angle we can take that is in our favor is the idea of safety. Due to wind and waves along our coast often it is unsafe at many of our beaches to kayak/float tube/surf fish. Also, with the coves proximity to Campus and Goleta Beach, it is much safer in case one gets in trouble while out on the water. This really is one of the safest areas to fish along our coast and I don't think any organization would like to be known as the party responsible for moving sport fishermen into less safe waters.

2. Under the definitions for a State Marine Reserve, you will find this passage:

Therefore, access and use (such as walking, swimming,
boating and diving) may be restricted to protect marine
resources.

We potentially have many more people on our side than first thought. Anyone who loves surfing, swimming, or even walking on the beach in this area can potentially be denied access. I emailed the surf team at UCSB with this information, but there are many more who may find this information interesting. I would hate to see the day that only environmentalists with permits would be able to walk on the beach or get in the water around Campus Point.

Mike