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From: Albin43SDtr (no email)
Date: Tue Jul 05 2005 - 16:45:00 EDT
'Lo All,
Uh, at the probable expense of creating more of an argument:
First: There is no such thing as "No Wake" when a boat or other
object is moving through the water. That is why the laws/rules
concerning "No Wake" zones are so arbitrary. The simple act of moving
through the water creates a wake - by definition. Therefore, in a
so-called "No Wake Zone", one must try to conform to someone else's
definition of what is too large of a wake. The only realistic
approach is to call for "Minimum Wake" defined as the minimum speed
which a vessel can safely maintain steerageway. Even calling for
"Idle Speed" is often contrary to safe operation, as often one cannot
proceed at idle speed and maintain safe steerageway and/or progress.
This occurs frequently when high winds and/or cross currents are encountered.
Second: The vast majority of "No Wake" signs are put up without legal
authorization from the ruling authority - the State of Florida here.
Even many cities will put up "No Wake" signs without properly
applying for the designation legally. Having gone through the hoops
of trying to get Minimum Wake Zones established, I know how much of a
hassle it is, and, therefore why folks do not bother to get the areas
legally designated. If the sign is not for a legally designated area,
it cannot be enforced. The only recourse is to sue for any damage
caused by a specific wake. There are sections of the GIWW where "No
Wake" is enforced by 12 GA shotguns.......
The legislators should be educated on the realities of wakes - and
use proper, enforceable designations in the laws, rules and
instructions. Generally, Florida's rules and descriptions leave MUCH
to be desired, as they are about as concise as a description of a
Rorschach ink blot.
Take care and be safe.
Wayne
M/V Celestial
Albin43 Sundeck
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