Help! Transitioning from sail to twin screws

[markpierce]

In California, the speed limit in no-wake zones is 5 mph (4+ knots); regardless, the speed limit is also 5 mph anytime (not necessarily posted) the vessel is within 100 ft of a bather or within 200 feet of a bathing beach, swimming float, diving platform or life line, passenger landing being used, or landing where boats are tied up.

Outside of speed-controlled areas, the Coot doesn't create much of a wake even at its fastest (7.3-knot) speed. I only slow down for other boats if they are small/open such as a row boat or kayak.



In open waters, most boaters I encounter don't seem concerned with their wakes. It's common that I slow down and turn into other boaters' wakes to reduce their effect on me.