More boats in Ludington, Michigan mean new speed limits and no-wake zones

The Coast Guard is creating a new regulated navigation area in Ludington, Michigan. This means boats will have to follow new rules for speed and wakes in certain parts of Lake Michigan, the Ludington Harbor Channel, and Pere Marquette Lake.

Ludington Harbor is seeing more vessel traffic, which increases the risk of accidents. These new rules aim to prevent collisions and protect people and property. This is a common response when a waterway becomes more popular or congested, shifting the burden of safety from individual boaters to a regulated system.