Wake Zones

State-specific regulations mandating that operators of certain vessels complete a boater educatio...

The “rules of the road” for waterways, dictating right-of-way, overtaking procedures, and collisi...

Boaters create a large wake so a rider can surf without a rope near the stern; states may regulat...

Rules and guidelines for handling personal watercraft, including safety lanyards, speed limits, a...

Sections of water patrolled heavily for speed limit enforcement; consistent violations can result...

Regulatory buoys showing information like “No Wake,” “Swim Area,” “Keep Out,” or “Speed Limit”; i...

Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...

Areas designated to protect marine or aquatic species (e.g., manatee zones, bird nesting sites), ...

A designated area with buoys for competitive skiing; boaters not participating should avoid enter...

Specific speed restrictions in certain waterways, especially near marinas, wildlife areas, or con...

Best practices for reducing wake near other boats, shorelines, or docks to prevent property damag...

States or local rules define exact times for “sunset” and “sunrise” to enforce navigation light r...