Boat Safety:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/boater-education
https://ezdocktexas.com/boat-safety-checklist/
TEXAS' LAWS FOR BOAT SPEED LIMITS AND OPERATION IN RESTRICTED AREAS:
In Texas, boaters must operate at a safe speed and obey any posted speed limits. Additionally, it is illegal to operate a boat in an area that has been clearly marked by buoys or any other distinguishing device, such as a bathing, fishing, swimming, or otherwise restricted area. It is also illegal to operate any boat, or to manipulate any waterskies, aquaplane, or similar device in a willfully or wantonly reckless or negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of any person. In Paradise Bay cove, we do have permitted buoys that constitute a no wake zone, and it is enforceable by the Game Warden.
Examples of reckless or negligent operation include:
- Operating any water craft at a dangerous rate of speed.
- Boating in a restricted area.
- Creating a hazardous wake or wash.
- Encircling others engaged in water activities.
Golf Cart or other motor vehicles operating safety:
The Gaines Bend POA encourages residents to properly discuss safety and training regarding the operation of motor vehicles, whether gas or electric, for minors within our community. We want everyone to be responsible, and as a parent of a minor, you can be held liable in the event something does happen, God forbid.
This safety post is prompted by an observation I made a few weekends ago. I saw a minor child, around 10 years old, driving a golf cart in the mobile home area of Paradise Bay. She came out from the main road of E. Will White and made a quick turn back into the mobile home area. There was a toddler passenger on that cart, and that child could have easily been thrown from the vehicle, potentially leading to a tragic situation. We urge all members of the Paradise Pines Property Owners Association to prioritize safety in our community.