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Boating Safety
Boating and Water Safety
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Town of Exeter Boating Ordinances
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| 1. | Horsepower: | 45 horsepower maximum | |
| 2. | Direction of Travel: | Counter-clockwise operation for all powerboats | |
| 3. | Speed: | a. | 32 mph maximum speed limit |
| b. | Speed limit for all traffic shall be 5 mph in Main Beach Cove except when taking off or dropping off a water skier. Water skiing is not allowed in Main Cove Beach | ||
| 4. | Night time Operation: | a. | All boats over 16 feet must have proper running lights |
| b. | Smaller boats must have a hand-held lantern | ||
| c. | 5 mph maximum speed limit | ||
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State of Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management (DEM) Regulations
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| 1. | Registration: | All motorized boars must display current sand valid registration and numbers. This includes electric motorized boats | |
| 2. | Life Preservers: | a. | One wearable Coast Guard approved life jacket per person in every powerboat, canoe, kayak, paddleboat, sailboat, etc. |
| b. | Children 10 years of age and under must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket at all times | ||
| 3. | Spotters: | Any boat pulling one or more water skiers, watertubes, surfboards, wakeboards, etc. MUST have a spotter 12 years of age or older who is qualified to observe | |
| 4. | Extinguishers and Equipment: | Fire extinguishers and flares are required where applicable | |
| 5. | Right of Way: | Motorized boats must give right of way to all unmotorized boats | |
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Boone Lake Improvement Association (BLIA)
Regulations
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| 1. | Swimming: | All swimming must take place within 50 feet of shoreline or be accompanied by a boat | |
| 2. | Scuba Diving: | Scuba diving is permitted in the main beach cove area only, except in the case of emergencies | |
| Report Town Ordinance Violations to: | (Days) Exeter State Police: (401)
294-7177 (Nights) Hope Valley State Police: (401) 539-2323 |
| Report All Rhode Island DEM Violations to: | (401) 222-3070 or (401) 222-3071 |
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Please Practice Safe and Responsible Boating and Water
Safety.
Make Sure Your Guests and Tenants are Aware of these Regulations. |
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