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Lake Wylie Marine Commission in Charlotte, NC

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No Wake Zones

Too many boaters, wake boarders, skiers, tubers, and jet skiers either do not know the North Carolina and South Carolina No Wake Zone laws or disregard them. No Wake Zones indicate a restricted boating area established in state laws to protect the safety of the public and property. In these areas, a vessel cannot proceed at greater than “idle” speed or the speed necessary to maintain steering.

No Wake Zones are recommended by the by the Lake Wylie Marine Commission and are approved by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission or the SC Department of Natural Resources. Homeowners and others who choose to display a No Wake sign may display them in areas legally designated as No Wake Zones. Signs posted in areas not currently designated as legal No Wake Zones will be removed by lake law enforcement officers if signs are illegally displayed.

In North Carolina, boaters must not exceed “No Wake” speed within 50 yards of any public boat ramps, public docks, public piers and public service areas; 50 FEET for private docks and piers. Marked mooring areas, bridges on Lake Wylie and any other area marked with No Wake buoys or signs follow the same rule. All regulations apply to personal watercraft.

In South Carolina, the regulation is “No Wake” in any area marked by official South Carolina Department of Natural Resources buoys or signs or within 50 feet of a moored or anchored boat, wharf, pier, dock or person in the water. All regulations also apply to personal watercraft.

For more information:

NCWRC Boating Access Areas (ncpaws.org)

No Wake Zone Application:

Download the No Wake Zone Application Policy and Procedures here.

Download the No Wake Zone Application here.

Contact Emily Parker with any questions:

Emily Parker
(Administrator)

10735 David Taylor Drive
Suite 250
Charlotte, NC 28262

Phone: (704) 688-6507
Email: eparker@centralina.org

 

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Thanks for this great sunset video on Lake Wylie, @bryaneperez! #carolinasunset ・・・
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Looks like fun!
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Looks like fun! 
Credit 📸: Randy Miller

Another great day on Lake Wylie. 😎

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Another great day on Lake Wylie. 😎

With larger and faster boats and an increasing number of boaters enjoying Lake Wylie, it is more important than ever that everyone understand boating safety laws and regulations. We have great boating safety & education resources on our website: www.lakewyliemarinecommission.com

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With larger and faster boats and an increasing number of boaters enjoying Lake Wylie, it is more important than ever that everyone understand boating safety laws and regulations. We have great boating safety & education resources on our website: www.lakewyliemarinecommission.com

Early morning fog rising from the lake. Such a beautiful sight!

Credit 📸: Randy Miller

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Early morning fog rising from the lake. Such a beautiful sight!

Credit 📸: Randy Miller

Fish on! Lake Wylie offers some of the best fishing in the southeast. To learn more, visit our website: www.lakewyliemarinecommission.com

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Fish on! Lake Wylie offers some of the best fishing in the southeast. To learn more, visit our website: www.lakewyliemarinecommission.com

There`s an abundance of wildlife to see on Lake Wylie. Anyone know what kind of bird this is?

Credit 📸: Randy Miller

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There's an abundance of wildlife to see on Lake Wylie. Anyone know what kind of bird this is?

Credit 📸: Randy Miller

There`s never a shortage of activities to do on Lake Wylie! 😎

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Lake Wylie Marine Commission
Centralina Council of Governments
9815 David Taylor Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262

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Thanks for this great sunset video on Lake Wylie, @bryaneperez! #carolinasunset ・・・
#Repost @bryaneperez
・・・
Can you imagine waking up to this everyday?
#lakewyliesc #lakewylie

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Thanks for this great sunset video on Lake Wylie, @bryaneperez! #carolinasunset ・・・
#Repost @bryaneperez
・・・
Can you imagine waking up to this everyday? 
#lakewyliesc #lakewylie

Looks like fun!
Credit 📸: Randy Miller

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Looks like fun! 
Credit 📸: Randy Miller

Another great day on Lake Wylie. 😎

Open
Another great day on Lake Wylie. 😎

With larger and faster boats and an increasing number of boaters enjoying Lake Wylie, it is more important than ever that everyone understand boating safety laws and regulations. We have great boating safety & education resources on our website: www.lakewyliemarinecommission.com

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With larger and faster boats and an increasing number of boaters enjoying Lake Wylie, it is more important than ever that everyone understand boating safety laws and regulations. We have great boating safety & education resources on our website: www.lakewyliemarinecommission.com
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