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Being a property owner at Lakes of Katy means you get
access to one of the best places to waterski in the country.
Families enjoy all kinds of watersports, including slalom ski, barefoot,
wakeboard, kneeboard, hydrofoil, tubing, canoeing, and swimming.
In order to run a safe and enjoyable lake, the Lakes of Katy requires
that all residents abide by a list of Lake Use Rules. These rules
are managed by the LOK Board of Directors and Lake Committee. If
you have any questions about any of the rules, please contact the Lake
Committee (Click Here)
LAKE USE RULES
Revised 10/06/08
Table of
Contents:
BOAT INSURANCE
AND COMPLIANCE
BOAT LIMITATIONS
BOAT OPERATIONS
WHO MAY OPERATE BOATS
TURNS OR RIDES
BOATER SAFETY
GUEST RULES
TRAILERS
DAMAGE REPAIRS
SAFETY FIRST
All persons using the lakes shall act in a sportsmanlike
manner at all times. No person shall use the lakes while under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs. Reckless behavior and dangerous
stunts of any kind are prohibited.
BOAT INSURANCE
AND COMPLIANCE
· All
boats must maintain liability insurance coverage, with minimum coverage
of $100,000; have a copy of the current insurance certificate on file
with the POA, and list all applicable drivers on the policy.
· The
policy must list the Lakes of Katy POA as an additional insured.
· All
boats must have a current Lakes of Katy sticker present. In order to
get and maintain a sticker each year, every boat owner must be in
compliance with the above insurance requirements as well as to be
current on your POA dues. If a boat is seen on the lakes without a
sticker, the boat owner will have up to 30 days to be in compliance.
After the 30 days lapse, the Lakes of Katy POA will have the right to
assess a $250.00 fine for each month out of compliance, beginning on the
31st day.
· All
boat stickers can be obtained through MMC, Inc., the management company.
BOAT LIMITATIONS
· Each
Ski Club member may have only one boat on the water at any time (except
with prior approval of the Board of Directors).
· Motorized
boats must be propelled by inboard propulsion to include either a direct
drive system or a V-drive system and must have boat manufacturer
installed tracking fins on the hull of the boat or be an USA Water Ski
approved tow boat. Additionally, no boat is to exceed 23 feet in
length.
· All
boats shall be kept seaworthy, with steering systems and controls in
good working order.
· All
factory installed noise reduction devices (mufflers, baffles,
insulation, and the like) must be in place and working properly.
· The
use of personal watercraft (jet skis or similar type watercraft) is by
special day permit only. Requires advance day permit, issued by the POA
board. Also requires proof of liability insurance.
· Any
new boat purchased while living in the neighborhood must meet the above
rules
· A
non-compliant boat that has been grandfathered to the current owner will
not be approved for use by subsequent owners.
BOAT OPERATIONS
· All
boat drivers must be sufficiently proficient in navigation of the lakes,
and familiar with the obstacles, shallow spots and other hazards which
are present in the lake areas.
· No
overloading of boats. Do not exceed the manufacturer’s stated capacity
rating.
· All
drivers must be 18 years or older or meet state requirements for legal
boat operators.
WHO MAY OPERATE BOATS
· A
person 13 through 17 years of age may operate only if he or she:
- Has passed a boater education course approved by the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department, US Coast Guard or USA Water Ski; or
- Is accompanied by a person who is 18 years of age or older and is a
property owner
·
All boat drivers must follow state guidelines outlined by
the Texas State Parks and Wildlife (www.boat-ed.com)
TURNS OR RIDES
· When
no other boats are waiting to use the lakes in the designated waiting
areas, there is no limit on the length of your turn.
· When
others are waiting to use the lakes in the designated waiting areas
(West end), then a limit of 10 minutes per turn shall apply.
· The
next boater’s time begins as soon as the previous boater has cleared the
course.
· When
more than one boat desires to use a lake, boats should alternate.
BOATER SAFETY
· All
water sports using any ski jump must wear protective headgear.
· No
lake activities under the bridges, or in any other areas so designated.
· No
playing on the ski jump.
· Tunnels
and approach areas to tunnels are a no wake zone.
LAKE USE PRIORITY
Boating activities shall have priority over all other
uses of the lakes. Other activities (swimming, fishing, paddle boating,
windsurfing, etc.) must yield to any oncoming boater and move to a
distance which is safe and clear of the boating area.
GUEST RULES
· All
persons who are not Ski Club members may only use the lakes for boating
activities as a guest of a sponsoring Ski Club member.
· All
guests must be accompanied by their sponsoring member at all times on
the lakes or common area property. No unattended guests are permitted.
· The
sponsoring Ski Club member is responsible for the conduct, training of
and damages caused by his or her guests.
· Guests
who bring their own boats must meet all rules and restrictions that
apply to Ski Club members’ boats. (Including Insurance filed with Lakes
of Katy POA).
· It
is the responsibility of the sponsoring owner to sufficiently train any
guest drivers prior to their operating. Guests may not operate a boat
unless the lot owner is in the boat or being pulled behind the boat.
TRAILERS
Do not block the boat ramp. After launching a boat, the
tow vehicle and trailer shall be removed from the launch ramp to allow
use by other lot owners. All ramp barricades or gates should be
returned to their closed position after use. Trailers stored on the POA
common area shall be in the designated areas only; otherwise, trailers
should be taken back to ski club members’ lot. Vehicles and/or trailers
are not to be parked on the roadway.
DAMAGE REPAIRS
Repairs to buoys or other course equipment shall be made
at the time of damage. Each owner is responsible for damages caused by
sponsored guests.
SAFETY FIRST…COURTESY ALWAYS…HAPPY BOATING!
LAKES OF KATY POA, Inc.
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