SPD Reminders Issued on Water Recreation Rules in Sheboygan

With school out and summer recreation shifting towards high gear, the Sheboygan Police Department sent out reminders over the weekend for those looking for fun in the sun and waters of Sheboygan.

The operator of the Sheboygan Quarry Park will open that facility for paid admissions on Tuesday, which cost $10 when booked online at sheboyganquarry.com.  Sheboygan Police reiterated that the facility is privately operated, and cliff-diving, open-water and after-hours swimming are all prohibited.

There are no restrictions on swimming in Lake Michigan, although water temperatures are only around 50 degrees, but with a wet suit and a jet ski, opportunity abounds.  But there are City ordinances governing where you can – and can’t – launch and operate those personal watercraft.  You’re not allowed to launch or rest them on the beachfront and must get them in and out of the water at an approved city boat launch.  Wisconsin law also prohibits wake-jumping, operating near swimmers, and operating faster than no-wake speeds within 100 feet of the shoreline,.  And finally – remember to wear a personal floatation device – those are required just as with any boat.