FLX MORNING PODCAST – Ira Goldman, boating safety

Ted Baker
Blue and white sign with rules for responsible wakeboarding: operate 200+ feet away, reasonable music, minimize repetitive passes.
A graphic from the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) outlines three key rules for responsible wakeboarding and boating safety.
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In this episode:

  • Courtesy on the water and keeping your wake under control.
  • State law requires reduced wake within 100 feet of shore and items like docks. On some lakes, it’s 200 feet.
  • The Water Sports Industry Association has launched a wake awareness campaign.
  • Being careful in busy areas like channels and harbors.
  • Safety training available from the Finger Lakes chapter of America’s Boating Club.