Offshore Fishing Reports - a little confused....No Wake Zone - I found on a website: "No person shall operate a PWC at greater than no-wake speed within 100 feet of an anchored or moored vessel, a dock, pier, swim float, marked swimming area, swimme

JRyan · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: a little confused....No Wake Zone

I found on a website: "No person shall operate a PWC at greater than no-wake speed within 100 feet of an anchored or moored vessel, a dock, pier, swim float, marked swimming area, swimmers, surfers, persons engaged in angling, or any manually propelled vessel (except within 50 feet of a narrow channel)."

This is not from the "Official" Wildlife website. Is this an actual law or is this just common courtesy?

We have a place on a very narrow creek that recieves quite a bit of traffic. We usually have a boat tied up to the dock and it amazes me how many people just plow (and I mean PLOW) right beside the boat while it is tied up. (I am sure some people just don't know any better; but I am pretty sure most just don't care).
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BigT · 2nd Mate Joined: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 33

These must be the same people that can not read the no wake zone signs on the other side of the draw bridge at Wb just after you pass the ramp. Rolling Eyes

lynyrd1 · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject:

same people that were fishing in the channel as u came in newriver this saturday Shocked

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foolish · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:43 pm Post subject:

I AM PRETTY SURE THAT IT IS THE LAW BUT THE DNR MAN WILL CHECK YOU FIRST IF HE SEES THAT YOU HAVE FISHING ROD IN YOUR BOAT I THINK THAT THE BOAT NATS AKA JET SKI ARE LEFT TO DO AS THEY PLEASE FOR THE MOST PART JUST MY THOUGHTS

speckhunter80 · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject:

What web-site?

addcolor · Mate Joined: Mar 07, 2005 Posts: 18

I consider them to be to close when they get within range of a 1 ounce egg sinker. Below is from the NC WRC site on boating laws.

PWC Operation

# No one can operate a PWC on state waters between sunset and sunrise.
# All PWC riders, passengers and those being towed must wear approved personal flotation devices.
# If the PWC is equipped with a lanyard-type engine cut off switch, the lanyard must be worn by the operator at all times.
# A PWC must have a rearview mirror or an observer on board besides the operator to legally tow someone on skis or similar device.
# PWCs must be operated at all times in a reasonable and prudent manner. Maneuvers that endanger people or property constitute reckless operation.
# No person shall operate a personal watercraft on the waters of this State at greater than no-wake speed within 100 feet of an anchored or moored vessel, a dock, pier, swim float, marked swimming area, swimmers, surfers, persons engaged in angling, or any manually operated propelled vessel, unless the personal watercraft is operating in a narrow channel (see below).
# No person shall operate a personal watercraft in a narrow channel (see below) at greater than no-wake speed within 50 feet of an anchored or moored vessel, a dock, pier, swim float, marked swimming area, swimmers, surfers, persons engaged in angling, or any manually operated propelled vessel.
# No person shall operate a PWC towing another person on water skis or similar device unless the total number of persons operating, observing, and being towed does not exceed the number of passengers identified by the manufacturer as the maximum safe load for the vessel.

jaws · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject:

Boat Nats, Thats funny right there I don't care who you are!!! Laughing


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