Long Island Beach Buggy Association (LIBBA)

[bunkerjoe4]

New member rpsurf5 has been referring to these fine organizations in his posts. I have been so busy that I neglected to mention some of the Clubs that do great things to represent the interests of NY surf and buggy fishermen.

LIBBA is one of them, and has been a formidable influence in representing the rights of all fishermen. I believe they are celebrating their 50th this year. They do many good things, help to educate people, and put on some good charity events.


I'm happy to put a link up to their site here. Anyone who fishes in NY could learn a lot from just spending a few minutes at their site. Here's the link:

http://www.libba.com/index1.htm

[bunkerjoe4]

LIBBA -- Here's some more of their background info, taken from their website, in case anyone has not heard of them --

The Long Island Beach Buggy ***'n. Inc. was founded in 1958 by a small group of people who were dedicated to beach access and conservation. They had the foresight to protect and preserve our beautiful shores here on Long Island.
Through the next forty four years, the LIBBA continued to lead the way in conservation and beach access. Yes, many changes have occurred over the years, but LIBBA’s main objectives remain the same, to protect and preserve our beautiful beaches. We, as did our founders, will continue to press on for the future generations.

We will remain the...

Beach Access, Ecology, ConservationSince 1958

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CODE OF ETHICS

1. To enter & leave beaches on prescribed ways and not cross any dune or dune line other than for emergency.
2. To eliminate speeding and reckless driving.
3. To respect local ordinances and the rights of property owners, particularly in regard to camping.
4. To offer aid to any fisherman, buggy owner and person(s) in time of need or in trouble on the beach.
5. To respect picnicking and bathing groups by (a) avoiding them whenever possible and (b) reducing to 1st. gear and proceeding slowly as close to the dune-flare as possible until cleared of the area.
6. To avoid littering the beach with trash, beer or soda cans, etc., by using trash barrels when available. When no other disposal facilities are available all refuse must be taken off the beach when leaving.
7. Top leave no dead fish or bait of any kind above the high water mark.
8. To conform to local regulations concerning the use of toilet facilities. Holding tanks to be dumped only at authorized stations.
9. To avoid overcrowding any one area and elbowing other fishermen out of their chosen spots. This is particularly important where surfmen without buggies are concentrated.
10. To leave track when halt is made so that other buggies will not be forced to detour.
11. To fill holes after getting stuck and to avoid indiscriminately crisscrossing tracks.
12. To observe the rules of common courtesy on the beach: to back close to dune flare-line when not fishing during the normal months.
13. To simplify passing of vehicles meeting head on while in a single track: the driver who has the ocean or equivalent on his left will be required to turn out of the track. All four-wheel-drive vehicles are to yield to all other types. This rule should be tempered by common sense during difficult situations or circumstances.
14. To display in a legible and conspicuous manner your LIBBA registration and number at all times when traveling on the beach.
15. To respect and abide by the direction and guidance of the Courtesy Patrol, Civil Authorities and/or policing agencies.
16. To report violations and misdemeanors to your Courtesy Patrol, Civil Authorities and/or policing agencies.
17. To offer transportation on the beach to any bonafide law enforcement agency when required.
18. To equip your beach buggy with the accouterments listed:
( please check LIBBA web page for updated list of beach equipment.)