Lower Willamette River Wake Enhancing Device Ban
Beginning January 1, 2010 a “wake enhancing device ban” will take effect for the lower Willamette River:
Location: Willamette River between Newberg and Canby
Adopted: September 2008
Rule Summary: beginning January 1, 2010 -Slow-no-wake within 100’ of private structures and no wake-enhancing devices.
Background: This rule was adopted to address wake-related property damage on this narrow stretch of the Willamette River.
OAR 250-020-0032 Boat Operations:
(5) On the Willamette River from the Hwy 219 Bridge at RM 48.5 to the upper end of Willow Island at RM 31.5, the following rules apply:
(a) No person shall operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of a “Slow – No Wake” maximum 5 mph speed within 100 feet of private docks, boathouses or moorages legally permitted by the Oregon Department of State Lands.
(b) Beginning January 1, 2010, no person shall use wake-enhancing devices, including ballast tanks, wedges or hydrofoils or other mechanical devices, or un-even loading of persons or gear, to artificially operate bow-high.
