{"id":27,"date":"2022-11-10T14:42:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T14:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/responsiblewakes.org\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2024-02-04T15:07:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T20:07:13","slug":"wake-sports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/responsiblewakes.org\/?page_id=27","title":{"rendered":"Wake Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What is wake surfing? How does a wake boat work? What does it look like?<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/responsiblewakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45\" srcset=\"http:\/\/responsiblewakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-5-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/responsiblewakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-5-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/responsiblewakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-5-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/responsiblewakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-5-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/responsiblewakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-5-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wake Surfing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recreational boating is seeing a shift towards larger, more powerful boats, and foremost among them are wake boats. The new designs of wake boats demand that special attention be paid to managing the potentially detrimental effects of these boats on our increasingly crowded, space-limited public waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The essence of this new sport, and a hint of its negative impacts, can be found in this recent press release from the wake surf industry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/motors\/marine\/gallery\/five-luxurious-boats-wakesurfing-1234780169\/\">Wakesurfing Has Never Been More Popular: These wake-throwing designs from MasterCraft, Malibu, Nautique, and Pavati provide an ocean-surfing experience on <strong><em>calm, inland lakes.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see what wake surfing looks like in action, take a look at these videos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lake Raponda\/Wake Boat Issues\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/idqfK4m16fI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To see the impact wake boats are having on Wisconsin\u2019s inland lakes, have a look at this 6.5-min video, &#8220;<em>Wake Surfing \u2014 A Threat to our Lake<\/em>s,&#8221;\u00a0from October 2023.\u00a0<em>Summary<\/em>:\u00a0Wake surfing boats generate wakes 3 to 5 feet high, large enough to allow surfing even on small lakes. The massive waves, downward propellor wash, ballast tanks and &#8220;bow high&#8221; boat orientation create profound safety and environmental problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wake Surfing - A Threat to Our Lakes\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2OEHn0Htj8A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to see other wake sport videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wake Boats Wreck the Willamette\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rnOMEWxTdEc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"multiple\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Multiple Wake Boat Problem\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ze_2I6ZMpMs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"scott byerly - Wakesurf - Video of the Year - Pro Men Surf\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pGWoDR8R760?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WakeSurfing Flathead Lake Montana\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XJ0kRHjdDso?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wakeboarding Insanity - Lake of the Ozarks | DEVINSUPERTRAMP\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vHeh6hl2dFc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is the Worlds Longest Wakesurf Wave Behind a Centurion?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bez5Qx8zPXw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Understanding Wakesurf Boats Surf Systems\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l3HiFpRQx20?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pulling a Wakesurfer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MikfqEpwjEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"surfsequence\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"768\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1024 \/ 768;\" width=\"1024\" controls src=\"http:\/\/responsiblewakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/WakeSurfPathsvideo.mov\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sequence of a wake surfing run, step by step.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A <em><strong>wake boat<\/strong> <\/em>is any powerboat vessel which, by design or modification, has one or more functional ballast tanks, bags, compartments, containers, plumbing, hull design or devices, or other devices or systems used to increase the displacement of the vessel or otherwise affect its performance for the purpose of enhancing or increasing its wake while under power.<br><br><em><strong>Wakesurfing<\/strong><\/em> is the activity of propelling a person, on equipment similar to a surfboard, forward with a boat\u2019s wake. The person may be holding a rope or free riding. Equipment used in this activity may include but is not limited to wake surfboards, wakeboards, stand up paddleboards, and hydrofoils.<br><br><em><strong>Wakeboarding<\/strong><\/em> is a water sport activity performed by a person being towed behind a wake boat and using a surfboard, wakeboard, or similar device to ride behind the boat.<br><br><em><strong>Wake Sport Zone<\/strong><\/em> is the area of a lake or pond that meets the Proposed Rules for use of wake boats for wakeboarding and wakesurfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The growing popularity of wakesports means their negative effects are felt throughout Vermont, and the world.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>As a result, state and local governments, communities, academic institutions, lake associations, and groups like our Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes seek to define the parameters under which these sports may be enjoyed, while at the same time&nbsp;protecting the safety and enjoyment of Vermont\u2019s citizens, the beauty&nbsp;and sustainability the&nbsp;state\u2019s&nbsp;lake resources, and the values of its private and public properties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adverse impacts of wake boats on water quality are significantly greater than those of other motorboats; a major concern with wake boats is their potential to release phosphorus into lakes, which reduces water clarity, increases the growth of AIS (aquatic invasive species), and contributes to cyanobacteria blooms. Wakesports performed too close to the shore introduce phosphorus from wave-induced shoreline erosion; additionally,&nbsp;in shallow water, the wake boat\u2019s powerful propeller slipstream can significantly disturb the lakebed, causing bottom sediments\u2019 resuspension, inducing phosphorous release&nbsp;and increasing the spread of AIS that propagate upon fragmentation, e.g., Eurasian watermilfoil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is wake surfing? How does a wake boat work? What does it look like? Recreational boating is seeing a shift towards larger, more powerful boats, and foremost among them are wake boats. 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