No WAKE . . .

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  • Vessels must comply with posted speed restrictions. If operating within 100 yards of a commercial boat dock, the vessel must do so at No-Wake (Idle Speed), even if that area is NOT WITHIN a posted No-Wake Zone.
  • "No-wake" is defined as a vessel traveling at or below IDLE SPEED, or at such speed that the boat or its wake (waves) is not enough to cause possible injury or damage to other persons, boats, or property.
  • The owner of a vessel may be responsible for any INJURY OR DAMAGE done by their vessel including damage caused by the vessel’s wake. There may be civil liability charges attached to any damage caused by a vessel’s wake.
  • Reckless operation of a vessel, water skis or similar device is a very SERIOUS OFFENSE. Violators are punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 and six months in jail. Additionally, the USCG may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for one year.
    • Submitted by Port Authority on May 8, 2008 - 5:22pm.