Surfing Ban

[RL987]

I got pulled over again this weekend for a safety inspect while we were surfing by the game warden and trinity river authority. They told me that Eagle Mountain Lake has a ban on surfing. I have to be fifteen feet behind the swim platform or I can be fined. Anybody else ever had this problem?

[dogbert]

I got pulled over again this weekend for a safety inspect while we were surfing by the game warden and trinity river authority. They told me that Eagle Mountain Lake has a ban on surfing. I have to be fifteen feet behind the swim platform or I can be fined. Anybody else ever had this problem?

Was this in Texas? If so, they're blowing smoke up your @$$.

As far as I know, only teak surfing is not allowed. BTW, here's the bulletin I could find on the subject:

Boaters: Turn Off Engine While Idling To Save Lives

[Thomas Hohl]

I have found that here in Texas, the game wardens and river authorities tend to make up the rules as they patrol. (They have qoutas you know) I got a ticket for no PFD on a child while sitting still with motor off. Turns out the law is "while under way" I'm in court now fighting this SOB.

They call these "Laws" I call them "Taxes"

[dogbert]

I have found that here in Texas, the game wardens and river authorities tend to make up the rules as they patrol. (They have qoutas you know) I got a ticket for no PFD on a child while sitting still with motor off. Turns out the law is "while under way" I'm in court now fighting this SOB.

They call these "Laws" I call them "Taxes"

I know what you mean. I had one come by while I was helping my son get ready to board and he brought such a big wake with him it practically knocked me off the swim platform. He wanted to know if everything was OK (it was until he showed up). Overall, I try to be friendly and cooperative. I did have a long conversation with an Austin Lake Patrol Officer about surfing and how I had installed the FAE to reduce CO fumes at the back of the boat. His only concern was us having people sitting on the sun deck, but there wasn't a law against it. So we got everyone to sit in the cockpit. Most of the time, they just leave me alone because they've seen me there and know I am not reckless.

Add: One more thing. They can get you for reckless operation, so I'd be careful about fighting things because they do have some vague powers as far as making that determination.

[skyski_tige]

I got pulled over again this weekend for a safety inspect while we were surfing by the game warden and trinity river authority. They told me that Eagle Mountain Lake has a ban on surfing. I have to be fifteen feet behind the swim platform or I can be fined. Anybody else ever had this problem?

Post the comment about the surfing ban on http://www.dallaswakeboarding.com they would definitely know.

It definitely sounds like BS to me.