On the subject of high water permits and rescues...
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2003 5:02 pm
I just found this article on Boatertalk. This serves as an example of why the city requires a permit, why the rescued gets stuck with the rescue bill, and how the police are able to distinguish between those who should not be on the water and us serious whitewater boaters. 
www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/news/5255883.htm
KNeal
www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/news/5255883.htm
KNeal