Better Wake Zones

The Safe Wakes Coallition has launched the Better Wake Zone program! Based on our assessment of the scientific literature and on the policies adopted elsewhere in North America, the SWC has identified Better Wake Zones that are minimum 250 m from shore and at least 24 ha, but make sure you’re also in at least 9 m of water. This will provide a safer buffer for the lake shoreline and bottom, infrastructure, and other near-shore lake users.

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If you love wake sports but want to operate your boat in a more sustainable and safer way for the environment and other lake users, download our maps here!

Find your lake’s Better Wake Zones:

GREEN is A-GO for enhanced wake sports!

PDF – Best for printing — KMZ – Best for Google Earth on your phone — GPX – Best for your Marine ChartPlotter

Lake Joseph: PDF, KMZ, and GPX
Lake Rosseau: PDF, KMZ, and GPX
Lake Muskoka: PDF, KMZ, and GPX
Lake of Bays: PDF, KMZ, and GPX
Lakes Kashagawigamog, Canning and Soyers: PDF, KMZ, and GPX

Instructions for using our maps:

PDFs

Simply download to view on your phone or computer. Maybe print it out, stick it in a folder, and keep it in the boat.

KMZ – Google Earth

Download and install Google Earth (free) from Play Store (Android) or Apple Store (iPhone).
Download the .kmz file to your device from the website.
Navigate to the .kmz file in Downloads (Android) or XX (iPhone) and open the file.
Google Earth will open automatically. Enable location services on your phone to see your live location.

GPX for your marine chartplotter

Consult your owner’s manual for instructions on how to save the GPX file as a “Boundary” in your chartplotter and how to set a notification at the edge of the geofence.