What is the primary purpose of the "no-wake" zone?

The primary purpose of a "no-wake" zone is to minimize the impact on shorelines and reduce boat wake. When boats travel at high speeds, they generate significant wakes that can erode shorelines, disturb aquatic habitats, and create unsafe conditions for other boaters and swimmers. By implementing a no-wake zone, boaters are required to operate their vessels at slow speeds, which helps to preserve the integrity of the surrounding environment and ensures a safer experience for everyone on the water. This regulation is especially important in areas near docks, marinas, and populated shorelines where the risk of damage and disturbance is higher.