AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON
Powerboat Regulations
Powerboats shall be limited to use in the middle area of the inner lagoon, between the personal watercraft and passive use areas and shall maintain a counterclockwise traffic pattern when in the powerboat area. Boats and skiers shall comply with the following rules and procedures:
- Boats shall maintain a counterclockwise pattern in the powerboat area.
- No take-offs or drop-offs are allowed in the personal watercraft area, vessel transit corridors, or passive use area at any time.
- Take-off traffic shall standby until the way is safe and clear before starting.
- All drop-offs shall be done parallel to the shoreline; the boat shall not "hook" instead, it shall remain parallel to the shoreline. Once the skier drops off, the boat shall stop, draw in the towline and, when safe, make a small counterclockwise turn back to the desired beach location.
- The maximum number of tow lines used behind any boat shall be two; the maximum number of skiers behind any boat shall be two.
- When towing two skiers and one skier falls, the second skier shall let go of the towline. The boat shall then follow established procedure and safety precautions for skier pick-up and takeoff procedures.
- No unattended ski equipment may be left in the lagoon.
- Towing of any object or aquatic device (excluding water skis and wake boards) is subject to approval by the City, in advance.
- No boat shall pull into the beach with towline dragging behind.
- Vessel racing is prohibited unless approved in advance by the City.
- Creation of large wakes within the inner lagoon is prohibited, except when necessary for starting and stopping. (Large wakes are defined as wakes in excess of 12 inches when measured from the undisturbed water surface to the top of crest.)
Speed Limits/Vessel Operation at Night
The maximum vessel speed limit is 45 mph. From sunset to sunrise, no person will operate a vessel at speeds in excess of 5 mph.
Maximum Powerboat Length and Number on Water
NOTE: Any powerboat 20 feet 6 inches and over must be inspected prior to being issued a permit. Contact the Monroe Street Pool (760) 602-4685 to schedule an appointment. The maximum powerboat length allowed on the inner lagoon is 21 feet or less. However, powerboats used for skiing may be 23 feet if the manufacturer's certified slalom wake rise rating is less than 9 inches. The maximum number of powerboats using the water in their designated area at any one time will not exceed 30.
Excessive Engine Noise
It is unlawful to operate a power vessel unless it is properly muffled at all times and does not exceed sound levels established by the state.
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