Watersports Industry Association (WSIA) Fights Wakeboat and Wakesurfing Restrictions Nationwide

WSIA advocates for access for all boaters and encourages safe, responsible boating.
WSIA Summit event
WSIA continually advocates for water access rights, enhanced boater and rider safety and more. Courtesy WSIA

I recently attended the Watersports Industry Association Summit. At this annual meeting of representatives from all sectors of the towboat world, including boat builders, engine manufacturers, accessory makers, media and more, action plans are made to advocate for water access rights, enhanced boater and rider safety and more. What follows is a synopsis of WSIA government affairs activity in several key US states where boating and watersports access faces opposition. 

The below is from a WSIA e-news sent on February 28.  You can subscribe to that e-news at the bottom right on the WSIA homepage: wsia.net.

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Wake laws in Connecticut
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WSIA Indiana laws
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WSIA Michigan laws
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WSIA Vermont laws
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WSIA Wisconsin laws
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