On February 28, the Canyon Lake POA presented its Marine Patrol report for incidents from January 26 through February 23. The report highlighted 75 calls for service.
Staff performed 16 boat safety inspections, six boat tows, one battery assist, nine fishing license checks, 34 debris/other retrieval and disposal, and 14 quagga inspections.
One citation was issued for expired/no registration (POA) and two citations were issued for expired/no registration at a dock or lift.
In addition to 32 verbal and 12 written warnings, two citations were issued for excessive wake in a no-wake zone, two citations were issued for failure to present a valid ID, and seven citations were issued for “other” violations.
Patrol boats operated 130 hours on the main lake, 95.8 hours on the East Bay, and 0 hours on the north ski area.
Boat one operated 108.4 hours, boat two operated 92.7 hours, boat three operated 0 hours, and boat four operated 24.7 hours.
Unlike Community Patrol employees, Marine Patrol employees are employed by the POA. Its primary functions are compliance with rules and regulations, quagga and boat safety inspections, and incident observation and reporting to the POA.
