Heres some "praise" from a comment section after the good Doctor's comments :
Boat races praised
Re "Noisy boat races assailed" (Letters, Aug. 12):
We are residents of Alamitos Heights, well within earshot of the boat races last Saturday and Sunday at Marine Stadium. Although my wife
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and I were unable to attend, we were thrilled to hear this beautiful man-made Long Beach asset used for the one of the purposes it was built - boat races. How can anyone want to live in the Shore, knowing it is surrounded on three sides by water, and not enjoy water sports and whatever noise is associated with them? The use by power boat owners was drastically cut years ago, much to the dismay of many.
Two or three times a year for a "loud" boat race is not too much. Move inland next to a freeway if you need quiet! And, on the same subject our wonderful Press-Telegram gave the whole subject one picture on Sunday morning with a two-line story. Coverage? There was none that we could find.
Bob Mack
Long Beach
My wife and I purchased our home 10 years ago knowing full well that the Power Boat Races were an annual event. Yes, the event is noisy (our house is approximately 25 yards from the announcer) but what else would someone expect from power boats? The races appear to be organized and well run with a great deal of emphasis placed on the safety of the spectators. From our deck we have observed that the spectators who attend the event are both locals and visitors to our city and all appear to enjoy the activities. We have enjoyed the races so much that for the last nine years, we have invited friends and neighbors over to celebrate the activities of the day.
Not all events that are offered in our city will be received favorably by all residents. Some like concerts, street parades, water activities, athletic events, etc. But individuals who do not appreciate these events should not try to interfere with the pleasure that is derived by others.
Paul Castillo
Long Beach
Marine Stadium is a world-class venue for boat racing, and Richard Willner is opposed to the noise? This is hilarious! The venue has been around since the 1940s, and has been host to several boat races over the years, as it was designed to be.
Peggy Lymburner
Signal Hill
Boat racing in the Marine Stadium has been going on since that stadium was built. People often smoke and drink beverages on race day and when a boat goes by, voices get raised.
The tremendous noise from these boats sounds like a symphony - a melodic harmony that makes me wish I were driving that noise maker. As a lifelong resident of Naples, I love hearing and seeing these boats roar by.
Pete Smith
Long Beach
