OAR 250-010-0025: Basic Rule for “Slow–No Wake”

(1) A person must not operate a boat on the waters of this state in excess of a "slow-no wake" speed within 200 feet of a boat launch ramp, marina with a capacity for six or more moored vessels, floating home/boathouse moorage with six or more contiguous structures, designated swim area, and locations where persons are working at water level on floats, logs or waterway construction. (2) Section (1) of this rule does not apply to commercial vessels or vessels engaged in navigation on rivers where a speed in excess of “slow-no wake” is needed to ensure safe passage.