Boating at MKL

Here are some important safety points and common courtesies that relate more specifically to boating on the lake.  Again, we ask that parents review them with their children, their baby sitters and with all guests (including guests of their children).

1. Safety is our principal priority. State law mandates that each boat be furnished with Personal Flotation Devices equal to the number of people in a boat and of an appropriate size for the wearer.  Further, children under 12 should wear a PFD when operating or riding in a boat.
2. Boaters are responsible for the safety of swimmers who have the right-of-way; boats are therefore to move no faster than three miles per hour.
3. The use of any kind of gas or diesel powered motor is prohibited on the lake. Boats powered electrically are not to exceed 14 feet in length.
4. Boaters should not engage in horseplay and other activities that could result in injury.
5. No boating within the yellow line at the Main Beach – other than to launch boats between the metal dock and the first float. (There’s tubing over the yellow rope to allow boats to easily slide over.)
6. All boats should stay clear of the diving board, of the diving platforms at the Main and East Side beaches (that is, no boating between the beach and the platforms). Also, boats should stay clear of private docks and platforms in the lake.  This is an important safety issue because the boater might not see a swimmer or diver.
7. At the Main Beach, boats should be stored on or between the boat racks and not left on the beach. Paddles, life preservers, etc. should be stored with the boats and not left scattered around.
8. At the Fishin’ Hole, boats should be stored on the racks provided or set in an orderly way on the woodchip-covered area. Boats tied to the floating dock should be tied up on the side away from the fire lane.  The fire lane side is to be used only temporarily for launching and returning boats and for fishing.
9. No one should use another person’s boat without the owner’s permission.
10. If you are a boat owner who no longer uses your boat, please remove it from the Main Beach or Fishin’ Hole. We are gradually building up an inventory of unused boats that are taking up space that other residents might use.
11. Each boat kept at the Main Beach or the Fishin’ Hole should carry its owner’s name.

If you have suggestions for safety or a more pleasant experience using the lake, please pass your ideas to the Beaches & Docks Trustee.  Have a safe and fun-filled summer,

Permissible types of boats: