NEW YORK STATE BOATING RULES

SPEED RESTRICTIONS

American Narrows Speed Zone - Fishers Landing to Sunken Rock Light, including the American Lake of the Isles

30 MPH — Day (1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset)
15 MPH — Night (1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise)

Boats over 39 Feet

9 MPH (81/2 knots) Up River
12 MPH (101/2 knots) Down River

Harbor Zones

Cuba Island to Bonnie Castle plus “The Chalet” to Hopewell Hall
5 MPH

Other 5 MPH

Within 100 Feet of Shore
Within 100 Feet of a Docked or Anchored Boat, including fishing boats

Note: At 5 MPH, you will leave almost no wake. 100 feet is approximately 1/3rd of a football field

OTHER RESTRICTIONS: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

• May not operate within 500 feet of a marked swim area
• May not be operated from after sunset to sunrise

NOISE RESTRICTIONS: Boats may not be operated which exceed

• Maximum 75 decibels under power
• 90 decibels when stationary

Note: Boats exceeding this limit may be ordered to cease operations and may be subject to fines

ALCOHOL

• .08% Blood Alcohol Content is the NY State Limit
• .02% is the Blood Alcohol Content Limit for operators under age 21 (under Zero Tolerance Boating Bill passed in August 1998).

Note: Alcohol is involved in 30% of boating fatalities

SAFETY AND COURTESY RULES

SPEED
Speed should be regulated when in congested areas, and – particularly – near swimmers and divers

WAKE
Please mind your wake unless you are in a very open area, away from boathouses, and away from other boats – particularly near sailboats (under sail) and skiffs

NOISE
Please be respectful in congested areas (Town docks, marinas) and – particularly – at night. Noise “travels” over the water.

ENFORCEMENT /REPORTING VIOLATIONS

The New York State Police and New York State Park Police patrol regularly, and are responsible for enforcement of all New York State Laws and Regulations.

The US Coast Guard is primarily responsible for Search and Rescue and Federal Regulations, such as oil spills and shipping issues, but will intercede for reckless operation.