Name:	Crimson4Lif -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	5/30/2019 5:13:52 PM

Can you please tell us why it was decided to make the area around the bridge to no where a no wake zone?  I realize there was a serious accident there but why does that require the zone to be made no wake?  I dont get it?  I am sure the homeowners in that strip of land love it because basically all that will do is reroute the traffic to go in the other channel in front of the rock.  Seems like a knee jerk reaction to appease the concerned.  Can you please explain the reasoning for this change?

Name:	Wood guy -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	5/30/2019 9:02:46 PM

The no wake zone should have been put in place when the bridge was built. Also needs to be a no wake zone 100 feet from shoreline. This would save the environment of our lake as well as save lives. How many complaints will it take to get the 100 foot rule in place before someone else gets killed. Good job Marine police but also please help us on the shoreline rule.

Name:	HARRY -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	5/30/2019 11:38:50 PM

I agree. Saw no need for this.

Name:	HARRY -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	5/30/2019 11:41:33 PM

Wakeboard boats are more of a threat to the shoreline not to mention private property

Name:	SB&MG@BlueCreek -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	5/31/2019 1:33:14 PM

Absolutely as to at least 100 ft from shoreline. It is unbelievable how close boats get to piers, both pontoon and wake.  When waves come over the pier and over the seawall, something is wrong!  It is dangerous for swimmers, property, shoreline, and the boaters. I could have jumped from my pier onto a tube being pulled and I’m a 64 lady...though in pretty good shape. Not sure what the answer is but am worried with all the new developments.  

Name:	Moldyoldy -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	6/2/2019 8:29:00 PM

Honestly, its getting so bad i think apc should put a 25 hp limit on all boats. My bayliner has a 90 hp merc, but i would gladly get rid of it for just a little less madness on the water. Last summer a wakeboat kicked up a surge that knocked my jet ski off its cradle, broke the tether rope, and set it adrift. It also broke one of the 2x4 cradles on the lift. Its just getting ridiculous.

Name:	John C -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	6/3/2019 12:28:13 PM

personally, I thought it was a great idea. I think all bridges should be no wake zones on Lake Martin. I have been on other lakes in GA where all bridges are no wake zones. Sure, it takes 90 seconds to idle through the zone. It's worth it in my opinion.

Name:	Buteye -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	6/3/2019 1:25:01 PM

Agree! It only takes "one" to create a dangerous situation for a multitude of boaters. If you are not willing to take an extra few seconds to  arrive at your destination you shouldn't be on the water. "Safety" must take precedence over "convenience".

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Name:	Samdog -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	6/4/2019 11:31:12 AM

All bridges should be no wake in my opinion. The old Kowaliga bridge was no wake. Now people fly thru there with no concern to which side they are on. Must of missed that question on their boaters exam.

Name:	Crimson4Lif -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	6/4/2019 3:30:11 PM

It's amazing at some of the replies in this thread.  Which by the way was not needed by any means.  The message was hopeful for someone in law enforcement to respond and clear up.  

* That bridge has been there for umteen years and the shoreline looks the same on both sides as it does the day it was built.  Hell the island it goes to is majority rock so it aint going anywhere.  That is a complete lame excuse to put in no wake.  100 ft is a little over 30 yds.  That opening through there is waaaayyyy over 60 yds wide.   I guess the 200 boats that go by the rock area on a daily basis do no damage to the shoreline but the ones on the back side of the rock do.  Yea right.

* Also since that bridge has been put up...how many accidents have happened at the bridge because of the bridge?  Answer: 0   Again a lame excuse to make everyone slow down.

* Speed is not a factor in that straight away.  To say we need smaller motors because there is a bridge across the water is insane.  But every one is entitled to their opinion and I guess you felt yours was needed.  You can go through 3 separate parts of the bridge with plenty of depth and room.  Been through there several weekends of the summer with several boats going each way and we have always seemed to manage fine.  Speed has never been a problem.  Smaller motors...yea thats the answer.  Geez

* Getting somewhere on the lake is usually not that big of deal for most so the comment about being in a rush is again someone just piping off about nothing.  My pontoon does 25 mph top end and I still dont want to stop and putt putt for over 200 yds for no reason.  

The point of the original question was you have a couple hundred boats in the front channel going all directions by the rock, yet now you want to direct more traffic that way.  Saw it this weekend....hardly 1 or 2 boats going thru the back channel which is normally loaded with boats and now everyone going in front of the rock.  If you want to put a no wake area up, the front of the rock is where it needs to be.  None of the reasons listed is anything but opinion.  I was looking for the LEGAL REASON.  If there is some distance guideline then I guess the ALEA is open for a lawsuit for letting the bridge go for about 10 to 15 years without a no wake zone.  Its pretty clear this was knee jerk reaction to the accident but I wanted ALEA to clear up the confusion.

Name:	Crimson4Lif -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	6/4/2019 3:43:35 PM

Sam...and how many accidents have there been at Kowliga bridge?  Because of the bridge?  Answer: 0   

And everywhere else on the lake everyone drives calm and safe...it's only around the bridges that they drive erratic and dangerous.  I get ya.  

Name:	Wakely -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	6/4/2019 10:06:18 PM

If by "umpteen years" you mean only about 20, then yes. But to say that the shoreline looks the same is ridiculous; when the bridge was built, that phase of The Ridge was in the very earliest of planning stage, at best. There was ZERO development along that western shoreline; of course, that is no longer the case. The difference between "undeveloped shoreline" and "The Ridge" is stark; are you sure you're observant enough to be operating a boat? 

Name:	realfast64 -	Reply
Subject:	Attention water patrol
Date:	6/23/2019 12:04:37 PM

  With the logic shown here I am afraid all cross roads on Alabama highways will be four way stops!  The logic is no wrecks/accidents will be at the intersections it will move down the road and become rearend collisions!!  LOL  Logic is dangerious to all .  Think and watch out for the other guy drive defensively. and be safe.