Producing no wake and not exceeding 5 MPH.
"No wake speed" under North Carolina boating law means operating a vessel at a speed that does not create a wake. This is typically a slow speed that allows the vessel to move without causing waves that could disturb other watercraft, shorelines, or wildlife.
In Virginia, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%.
Under Alabama boating law, idle speed or slow no wake speed refers to the minimum speed at which a vessel can operate without creating a wake that may cause damage or disturbance to other boats and the shoreline. This speed ensures that the vessel moves through the water without producing significant waves, helping to protect both the environment and the safety of others on the water. Typically, this speed is enforced in designated areas such as narrow channels, near docks, and in crowded water zones. Violating idle speed regulations can result in fines and penalties.
The Slowest speed that it is still possible to maintain steering
In Florida, "no wake speed" refers to the minimum speed at which a vessel can operate without creating a wake that could potentially endanger other boats, swimmers, or wildlife. This speed is often enforced in congested areas, near shorelines, or in shallow waters to promote safety and protect the environment. "Speed limits" may vary depending on specific waterway regulations, but generally aim to minimize risks associated with high-speed boating, ensuring a safer experience for all water users. Violating these laws can lead to fines and other penalties.
In Virginia, individuals must be at least 14 years old to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft. However, those under 18 are required to complete a boating safety course approved by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Additionally, anyone born on or after January 1, 1986, must have a boating safety education certificate to operate a motorboat.
In Virginia, children under the age of 13 must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) while boating. This requirement applies when they are on any vessel that is underway, unless they are below deck or in an enclosed cabin. The law is intended to enhance safety on the water for younger boaters.
Children under 13 years of age must wear a flotation device of some kind.
Children under 13 years of age must wear a flotation device of some kind.
The Slowest speed at which headway can be made and it is still possible to maintain steering control. This can vary in rivers or any other currents, this regulation is typically applied in "no wake" zones, or within 100 feet of shore, to avoid unnatural erosion of shoreline or disruption of wildlife ecology.
The Slowest speed at which headway can be made and it is still possible to maintain steering control. This can vary in rivers or any other currents, this regulation is typically applied in "no wake" zones, or within 100 feet of shore, to avoid unnatural erosion of shoreline or disruption of wildlife ecology.