For everyone’s sake, own your wake.
Under Minnesota law, the damage your wake causes is treated the same as damage caused by an actual collision. Personal watercraft (PWC) must stay at least 150 feet from shore. There is no required distance for boats, but by staying at least 200 feet from shore or other structures boaters can reduce the likelihood their wakes will cause damage. Boats that create an artificial wake may require more distance to lower the impact.
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The impacts of waves caused by boat wakes goes beyond the impact to people. This study published February 1, 2022 by U of M researchers sheds light on the topic.
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