It’s the season for surf boats

[Paddler]

Unfortunately nothing will change until at least a few people die.
Sadly, that is how the system works.

I've taken my camera with a telephoto lens to take pictures of bow numbers.  Then you call the ranger to report violations of the proximity rule.  Then the ranger comes out and ruins their day.  One boat last year got fines totaling ~$1000.  Nice.

It's really amazing how apologetic the boat operators get when you tell them you're going to call it in.