New to the lake

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by whalebackpoint'r

Many boaters do not have a clue as to what 150 feet looks like on the water. I like to think of it as half the length of a football field. That rule applies to the shorelines, another boat, person, dock, raft, etc. and applies to both sides of your craft. So, to pass between any of these, you need 300 feet plus the width of your craft. any distance less than that is at idle speed.

I alway taught my kids that 150’ is the length of two water ski lines

[Meredith AK]

As you're near the Weirs channel, an option is the sandbar to the right (from the water) of the Margate resort on Paugus Bay. Easy to walk your boat in. Make sure you have 2 good anchors (bow and stern) to secure your location. Pack beverages and lunch for a fun day relaxing and saving gas money. Try to get there early (8-10ish) as it fills up early. On the way to/from, you can tube and ski as Paugus is typically calmer.

[garysanfran]

Jayhawk Nation...You're worrying too much. Just go out with your chart. Go slow at first. Get familiar with certain areas. Then go fast and have fun.

[Weekend Pundit]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

I alway taught my kids that 150’ is the length of two water ski lines

For me it's seven boat lengths. But it's whatever works, right?

[TownieRinker27]

Originally Posted by Weekend Pundit

For me it's seven boat lengths. But it's whatever works, right?

I think the easiest reference is about how far I can throw a football. About 30 yards.