5-6 mph, depending on where you are
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5 MPH
An orange circle is used to mark a no wake or idle speed zone.
In Ohio, when operating within an area marked as a no wake zone, no person may create a wake or operate a boat at a speed greater than idle speed. Idle speed is defined as the slowest speed at which a vessel can be operated and maintain steering control, typically allowing for minimal wake generation. It’s important for boaters to adhere to this regulation to ensure safety and protect the environment.
When you are in a speed zone posted as slow speed minimum wake, your vessel should operate at a speed that minimizes the wake it creates. This means moving at a speed just sufficient for steering and control, ensuring that you do not create excessive waves that could affect the shoreline, other vessels, or marine life. Always be mindful of local regulations and conditions to ensure safe navigation.
Slow, No wake speed
15 mph
A no wake zone marker is typically a white buoy with an orange band and an orange diamond shape on it. The orange color indicates the no wake restriction, signaling boaters to reduce their speed to avoid creating wakes that can cause damage or safety hazards.
A no wake zone is a designated area on a body of water where boats must operate at slow speeds to minimize water disturbance and protect the shoreline, wildlife, and other watercraft. In these zones, vessels are typically required to maintain a speed that does not create a wake or waves. No wake zones are often established near marinas, docks, and residential areas to ensure safety and reduce erosion. Violating no wake zone regulations can result in fines or other penalties.
Per Florida state law, all motorized vessels within that protected zone are to slow to a non wake speed. That means if the speed of the boat creates visible turbulance behind (or "in its wake"), that boat is going too fast.
A regulatory marker indicating a no wake or idle speed area typically features a white circle with a diagonal stripe, often colored yellow. This symbol communicates to boaters that they must operate at slow speeds to minimize wake and ensure safety in that zone. Additionally, the marker may include the words "No Wake" or "Idle Speed" for clarity.
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