The Friday Flyer • June 10, 2016
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CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • JUNE 10, 2016
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Keep these rules for lake fun and safety
BY SHARON RICE
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER
Now that summer is here, boaters, floaters, paddlers and pedalers, not to mention swimmers and fishers, all are sharing the lake and will be for the hot months to come. And just as the previ- ous sentence breaks some rules in the name of rhyming (“floaters” are some- thing in your eye and “fisher” is the name of a mammal) so there already are some people breaking Canyon Lake’s boating rules in the name of fun and con- venience.
But rules are important for everyone’s safety – especially speeding rules; which is why Marine Patrol Captain Guil Es- piritu says his officers’ main focus on both the Main Lake and East Bay is speeding.
A waterfront resident reported on Facebook recently that he had observed an inboard ski boat speeding through the length of East Bay at about 40 mph, nearly hitting a child on a kayak near Indian Beach. The reckless action took place after sundown; another waterfront resident confirmed seeing the same boat.
The first resident reported the action
to Securitas and the POA and requested that a Marine Patrol boat be kept in the East Bay until 10 p.m. at night. (This request was approved.) He also asked other waterfront residents to keep an eye out for the speeding boat; which report- edly had done this before. Knowing the rules and reporting the rule-breakers is an important part of lake life.
This enhanced form of “neighbor- hood watch” takes place in at least two Facebook groups: Canyon Lake Com- munity and Canyon Lake Neighborhood Watch, both of which have in the range of 2,000 members.
Canyon Lake boaters who are speed- ing, have too many people on their boat, or who are annoying waterfront owners with loud music and offensive language or behavior can be sure they are observed and reported – at least on Facebook.
So what are the rules? Every boat owner is expected to sign off on reading the Lake and Marina rules before they get their registration. But what about friends and relatives who borrow boats to go out for the day?
Here is a rundown of some of the more essential boating rules, summarized
A waterfront resident reported recently that he had observed an inboard ski boat speeding through the length of East Bay at about 40 mph, nearly hitting a child on a kayak near Indian Beach.
for quick reading. There are a number of rules that aren’t listed for space reasons, including rules for skiing/wakeboarding, etc. The official rules can be read at www. canyonlakepoa.com. (Click on “Gov- ernance,” then on “Governing Docu- ments,” then on “Rules and Regulations.” Lake and Marina rules start on page 80.)
“Violation of these rules and regula- tions may result in the removal of any boat from the lake at the owner’s and/ or responsible member’s expense,” the document states.
• All lake users must abide by Marine Patrol directives, written or verbal. The Marine Patrol Captain may, at his/her discretion, make temporary changes to the Lake Use Rules to ensure the health and safety of all lake users.
• Load capacity (passengers and/or weight) must not exceed Coast Guard standards for any boat. Length times width divided by 15 is the approximate number of persons allowed.
• Main Lake ski area speed limit is 35 mph during almanac hours sunrise to sunset; 5 mph during almanac hours sun- set to sunrise and during times of restrict- ed visibility. The speed limit on East Bay, coves and all other areas is 5 mph.
• All persons under 13 years of age must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejacket recommended for their weight while in any vessel.
• Noise level limits have been estab- lished for both boats and for boaters
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