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Harbor Patrol Map & Regs.pdf
WELCOME WEBSTER LAKE BOATERS!
Please adhere to the Rules & Regulations for the Safety of
everyone using the Lake!
- Stay at least 150 feet from
all objects, shore, boats, docks, swimmers, water skiers and
public swim areas unless at headway speed (motor at idle & in
gear).
- Use only headway speed in all
channels.
- Webster Lake is an alcohol
free Lake! Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public is an
arrestable offense in Webster.
- Sailboats, canoes, kayaks &
all non-motorized craft have the right of way.
- Negligent operation of a
watercraft (hot dogging, following skiers, tight circling, wake
jumping etc.) is strictly prohibited.
- No one under 18 may operate a
Jet Ski (Personal Water Craft - PWC). Youths 16-17 may operate
with an approved Safety Course.
- No one under 16 may operate a
boat. Youths 12-15 may operate with an approved Safety Course.
- Towing or night operation by
Jet Skis (PWC) is not allowed.
- The maximum speed limit for
all vehicles is 45 MPH during daylight hours and 5 MPH at night.
- No water skiing is allowed to
or from public beaches or at night.
- Boats towing skiers and tubes
must have a spotter at least 12 years old.
- Personal Flotation Devices
(PFD):
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All boat occupants must have a PFD
available and children under 12 must wear it while under way.
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All Jet Ski (PWC) operators and
passengers must wear a PFD.
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Anyone being towed must wear a
PFD.
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Persons aboard a canoe or kayak
must wear a PFD from 9/15 - 5/15.
All Boating laws of Massachusetts
are strictly enforced by the Local Police and Lake Patrols!
Thank you and enjoy your fun on
Webster Lake! |
