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    • About Us
    • About the Pond
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    • Calendar
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    • Boat Tour of the Pond
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • About the Pond
  • Lake Mgmt.
  • Boating & Swimming Safety
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Pond History Book Project
  • Boat Tour of the Pond
  • By-Laws
  • Annual Reports
  • Minutes
  • Helpful Links

Boating Regulation & Safety

·  No-wake zone (< 5 mph) within 150 feet of the shoreline.

·  Motorized boats may not operate to within 75 feet of floats or markers that designate swimming areas.

·  Limit boat to headway speed when within 150 feet of a swimmer, ramp, raft, or float

·  Maximum speed limit 45 mph for all watercraft including jet skis.

·  No wake-jumping. 

·  Furnish your boat per all MA state safety requirements.

·  All kayakers/canoeists must wear a PFD (life preserver) from September 15 to May 15.

·  Be courteous to fishermen, non-motorized boaters, & swimmers.

·  If towing a skier/tuber, the spotter (not the driver) keeps eyes on skier/tuber all the time.

·  All watercraft launched at the public boat launch must be inspected first. Beware of Zebra Mussels.

·  For more information on Boating Safety visit Mass.gov website.


All Regulations Strictly Enforced by the Massachusetts Environmental Police.

To report violations: Call (800) 632-8075.

Swimming Safety

·  Be Red Cross Ready – learn to swim

·  Know your abilities & the abilities of those swimming with you

·  Keep children under constant supervision

·  Always swim with a buddy

·  Use lifeguard-staffed Richmond Town Beach when possible

·  If swimming away from shore, trail a highly visible float or be accompanied by a spotter in a boat (otherwise, motorized boats cannot see you)

See also www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/water-safety/swim-safety

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