Copyright 2023 WakeSafeMW
Design: Mike Wagner
Become Compliant Today
Wakesafe was created by responsible Manitowish Waters wakesurfers for the purpose of educating other wakesurfers on the chain to keep the chain safe and to create respect between all people enjoying the water.Wake Surf Compliancy:
1. Surf 200’ from all shorelines and objects
2. Surf in depths greater than 15’
3. All surfers must wear vests
4. Adhere to Manitowish Waters watersports hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
5. Keep music at reasonable levels
6. Fully empty ballast when pulling out/ reloading
7. No exposed propellers
8. No surfing on Fawn and Little Manitowish Lakes
9. Keep rider on inside of turn to minimize impact on shore
10. Minimize repetitive passes
Before You Surf:
✓ Ensure your ballasts are fully empty prior to launching
✓ Review lake maps for safe surf zones
PLEASE DO YOUR PART:
Get involved with your lake association and promote Wake Responsibly to ensure that restrictions and/or bans are not instated.
Common Sense Prevents New Rules
By being courteous and following these guidelines we will minimize any new ordinacnes regulating wakeboarding and wakesurfing.
This will allow us to work in harmony with all other individuals enjoying our beautiful Chain.
Safe Wake Zones
By staying in these blue wake zones you will minimize impact to our precious lakes and maximize fun for all. The red ares are closer than 200' to shore or are less than 18' of depth, which could lead to lake damage.Rest Lake
A large lake with 2 sufficient areas to Wakesurf
Island Lake
A large lake with a large wakezone
Manitowish Lake
The town's namesake has a large wakezone but a lot of boat traffic on weekends
Clear Lake
A large wakezone with very little traffic
Additional Wake Zones
These lakes have a slightly smaller wakezones but still safe for the lakes and others
Become Compliant Today! Take the Pledge...
Pledge to the 10 safe guidelines above and receive you wakesurf compliant sticker today!