The DNR recommended Wisconsin residents rely on local ordinances to restrict wake-enhanced boating.

Wake boats are specialized watercraft designed to create large wakes for wake surfing, wake boarding or tubing. Over about the last decade these boats have become increasingly popular among water ...

Wake boats, designed to create large waves for surfing, are ill-suited for Wisconsin's lakes, which have defined shorelines and existing infrastructure. The large waves generated by wake boats cause ...

A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel poll found that 76% of 825 respondents believe wake-enhanced boating should be regulated differently than other powerboat activities. 53% of respondents believe ...

The new study focused on the effects that wake boats producing large waves have on sensitive lake beds. Late summer is peak season for powerboats. And in many lakes around the U.S., the subject of ...

The Arc Sport will be great at making waves — and perhaps emptying your bank account. The Arc Sport will be great at making waves — and perhaps emptying your bank account. is transportation editor ...

Here’s a clarion call for all Vermonters who like to fish or anybody, for that matter, who enjoys a day on a healthy lake. Wake boats are large vessels powered by 500 horsepower (or so) engines. They ...