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Minneapolis StarTribune article details growing wake surfing opposition

A recent article in the Minneapolis StarTribune newspaper highlights some of the growing controversy around the growing popularity of wake surfing, particularly at the west metro’s Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota’s busiest lake. The piece talks about “deafening music” played by wake surfers, invasive species issues from ballast tanks, shoreline erosion and even dangerous waves created by wake surfing boats that have ...

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New wake boat study confirms industry-backed positions

New report on wakesurfing

A commission sanctioned by the New Hampshire Legislature recently issued its highly anticipated report on the various impacts of wake boats in the state, which confirmed many of the recreational boating industry’s positions on tow boats and water sports. In response, NMMA applauded the report’s conclusions and commended the commission for its comprehensive and fair and balanced analysis of the issue. While ...

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