WATER SAFETY
Water Safety Committee Responsibility: Track water and boating safety as it pertains to the Lauderdale Lakes. Note changes in Coast Guard and state laws that affect Lauderdale Lakes users.
Opportunity for Community Involvement: Contact your local DNR office to sign up for their boating course. Many laws have changed and it's a great refresher. You may receive a reduction on boat insurance for taking the course.
“Slow-no-wake means the slowest possible speed as to maintain steerage control”
Water Safety Topics:
Boat Speed Restrictions:
Maximum ten (10) miles per hour from Sunset to Sunrise on Weekdays and Sunset to 9:00am on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
Maximum fifty (50) miles per hour from 9:00am to Sunset on Holidays and Weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Special Boating Laws for Lauderdale Lakes - What you need to know
Boating Safety Courses: Wisconsin boating safety certification or out-of-state equivalent certification is required for operators born on or after Jan. 1, 1989. See the details governed by WDNR.
The Handbook of Wisconsin Boating Laws and Responsibilities - provided by the Lauderdale Lakes Lake Management District.
Electric Shock Drowning - What every boater needs to know about ESD