WATCH YOUR WAKE!
Did you know that your boat wake can endanger canoeists, fishermen, paddle boarders and swimmers who are in the lake on a daily basis during the summer? Wake hitting shoreline causes erosion. It can flood and destroy waterfowl nests and drown their nestlings. Boat wake and prop wash can disturb sediment, releasing dormant nutrients which promote weed growth and algal blooms.
A wave that is 12.5 cm high (the height of a compact disc case) when it reaches shore does not cause significant shoreline damage. What operating speeds best achieves this? Boats operating at speeds under 10 km/hr.
Watch your wake, slow down, and enjoy the view!
