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Lake Lady 6 · 05-22-2006, 07:29 AM

The VOLUNTARY NO WAKE IS NOT EFFECTIVE. In years when it was "mandatory" many boaters ignored it but it did help the situation. The Wini Derby was no problem. The Marine Patrol asked for cooperation via the marine radio from the fishermen which should have been heard by anyone operating on the lake (if they had their radio on). The fishermen were trolling and therefore not causing a wake. As for the pleasure boats, there were fewer than usual for a weekend but they were either unaware of the Marine Patrol request or chose to ignore it. Witnessed one cruiser throwing a large wake and a Marine Patrol boat in the area - expected the Marine Patrol might have stopped the cruiser just to politely inform them of the request for NO WAKE. No way. . .
Today's wind is causing havoc along the shoreline. We are experiencing high waves washing over the dock and shoreline. Thankfully there won't be many boats out today.
Memorial Day weekend will be a huge problem if there is no restriction in place.

05-22-2006, 07:29 AM	#69
Lake Lady 6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	No Wake, Please! The VOLUNTARY NO WAKE IS NOT EFFECTIVE. In years when it was "mandatory" many boaters ignored it but it did help the situation. The Wini Derby was no problem. The Marine Patrol asked for cooperation via the marine radio from the fishermen which should have been heard by anyone operating on the lake (if they had their radio on). The fishermen were trolling and therefore not causing a wake. As for the pleasure boats, there were fewer than usual for a weekend but they were either unaware of the Marine Patrol request or chose to ignore it. Witnessed one cruiser throwing a large wake and a Marine Patrol boat in the area - expected the Marine Patrol might have stopped the cruiser just to politely inform them of the request for NO WAKE. No way. . . Today's wind is causing havoc along the shoreline. We are experiencing high waves washing over the dock and shoreline. Thankfully there won't be many boats out today. Memorial Day weekend will be a huge problem if there is no restriction in place.