No Wake Areas on the Harlem River
City of New York Parks and Recreation
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Harlem River No Wake Zone: All boaters are advised of the passing of the Jim H. Runsdorf Law, which designates a special No Wake Zone on the Harlem River. |
” All vessels operating within the no wake area shall be operated at idle speed.
“Idle speed” shall mean the lowest speed at which a vessel can operate, maintain safe steerage, and minimize the production of a wake that could unreasonably interfere with or endanger other persons, property, or water-borne vessels.”
Please keep an eye out for regulatory markers that are posted in these areas. Exceeding idle speed in these areas is a crime!
Anyone who operates a vessel recklessly, including a personal watercraft or jet ski, thereby endangering the safety of persons or property may be cited for reckless operation, a misdemeanor.
If you see a boat violating the no wake laws, please report it to 311 |
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