Wake surfing is a sport in which specially designed 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 “bow high” boat orientation create profound safety and environmental problems.

• WAKE SURFING - AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY THREAT ON OUR LAKES

Intro to the major environmental and safety issues of wake surfing

Additional Details and Sources

• HAZARDOUS WAKE LEGISLATION
  Wisconsin municipalities and lake organizations that have enacted laws banning or restricting hazardous wakes

  LWA Legislative Outline: Wake Boats: Enhanced Wake Creation and Ballast Systems

• REPORT A WAKE SURFING INCIDENT
  The Last Wilderness Alliance is collecting reports of hazardous wake safety, property damage and environmental incidents.
  Incident reporting form

• REQUEST ASSISTANCE
  To request assistance on how you can help limit wake surfing risks and damage in your area, please send an email to the Last Wilderness Alliance

• IN-DEPTH RESOURCES ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY ASPECTS OF WAKE SURFING
  Collection of recent significant studies, presentations, and articles