I know this is a little off topic, but thought there could be some fellow WI boaters here, and looking to spread the word!
Wisconsin New Spotter Law Needing Support

Currently the state of WI requires a spotter for waterskiing. Neighboring states, such as Minnesota, only require a mirror. The incidents rates for boating accidents are actually lower in MN, indicating the use of a mirror vs a spotter, has not led to increased accidents or deaths.

A new bill in WI would match the MN law, requiring only a mirror:

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/201...proposals/sb69

"This bill authorizes the operation of a motorboat towing a person on water skis,
aquaplane, or similar device, without having a second person in the boat to observe
the person being towed, if the motorboat is equipped with a mirror that provides the
operator with a wide field of vision to the rear. "



For me, this would result in increased opportunities to be on the water, such as a early weekday mornings or early evenings, and I'm very much in favor of that!



If you're from WI, and support this bill, be sure to let your state reps know!

Here's a link where you can easily look up who your reps are and their contact information, based on where you live:

Wisconsin Legislative Districts Viewer



Thanks!

 

Holy smokes, you're still around?! :-)