WSAN Alert: Laws that Impact Wakesurfing

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Date: July 13, 2011

 

WHO: Indiana Department of Natural Resources

 

WHAT: Laws that Impact Wakesurfing

 

WHERE: State of Indiana

 

WHEN: July 1st, 2011

 

WHY: The State of Indiana has taken a close look at all of their laws pertaining to

recreational boating safety. They were concerned about “platform dragging”,

(otherwise known as “teak surfing”), propeller strikes, and other issues that might

contribute to boating injuries. Carbon Monoxide poisoning remains a key issue in many

states. The State was also concerned that if someone was to wakesurf behind an

outboard or I/O, the wakesurfer would be too close to the “business” end of the

outboard or I/O. On July 1, 2011, wakesurfing behind an outboard or I/O will become

illegal in the state of Indiana. The new law does not apply to direct drive or V-drive

boats.

 

The WSIA has spoken to Major Michael Portteus about this matter. Major Portteus is

the Boating Law Administrator for the State of Indiana. Major Portteus has confirmed

with the WSIA that Direct Drive and V-Drive inboard boats are exempt from this new

law.

 

The WSIA remains committed to clarifying issues such as this. We applaud the work of

the State of Indiana relative to wakesurfing and will work with them and other states

when such issues arise.

 

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[duramat 462]

Fantastic for those in Indiana

[Spud 7]

That's good , common sense goes a long ways as well.

[jquick 0]

Copy that..... Hopefully other states, cities, counties Continue to be openminded.