Our Position:  Leave Our No Wake Zone Alone
Our primary concern squarely focuses on safety.  For decades, people have embraced the idea that you can enjoy Scenic Bay from a canoe, paddleboat, kayak, rowboat, and other small craft without fear of being run over or swamped by the wake of a boat.  Small craft often venture out in calm weather, and are without the means to move out of the way of fast moving boats or hazardous waves.  On crowded weekends and holidays, the bay becomes congested and collisions are likely without the safety of maintaining the current wake zone.

"Please don't make waves"
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Updated 23 Jul 2011

SCENIC BAY "NO WAKE" BUOYS

The Scenic Bay no wake buoys were deployed on 22 Jul 2011!

Much credit for the success of this project is deserved for the effort given by:  Chuck Waller, Gary MacDonald and Mike Maxson.  If there are any questions please direct them to:  Chuck Waller (208) 683-2389, Gary MacDonald (208) 683-2211, Mike Maxson (208) 449-1180.  

Thank You, Chuck Waller

Agendas and Minutes for the Parks & Waterways Advisory Board

Budgets for Kootenai County, Idaho

FACTS to assist our friends
*The distance from the 200’ boundary at the boat launch docks
to the no wake zone boundary is 7 tenths (7/10) of a mile.  
Source:  GPS and official chart

*There are currently three (3) buoys and two shore markers
defining the no wake zone boundary. 
Source:  Visual inspection

*The average water depth of all buoys, both existing and missing,
is approximately 326 feet.
Source:  Sonar and official chart

Letters contributed by concerned citizens
(Please keep them coming!)

^{Thanks to all who are giving their time to write regarding this important issue
and additionally to those who have voiced their support.}

^{*Nautical flags above say "NO WAKE"}

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