It's almost comical. Last year's bill to overturn the speed limit went nowhere. It was voted ITL in Committee. Now the same rep from Laconia who owns a boat that exceeds the 45 MPH limit proposes yet again a bill that will allow him to speed across the Broads. The Broads, where the Lake Winni Sailing Association teaches young kids to sail. The hub of the lake where family boaters cross in all directions to get to their destinations. Where fishermen also are trolling in all directions.
As was noted by the Lake Winni Association (who opposed last year's bill), the number of people obtaining their boat license has increased from 6500 in 2019 to over 30,000 in 2020. This represents an almost 500% increase in new and inexperienced boaters on our lakes.
This bill is doomed.
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