Residents, rowers and boaters clash over visibility; board urges education and signage

A Committee member raised concern that some open‑water swimmers are entering paths used by boats and are not using high‑visibility buoys or caps, making them "really hard to see." Members discussed public‑awareness efforts (website and newsletter posts), asking launch staff to remind visitors, and pursuing clearer signage at the boat launch.

Several members said the association lacks authority to impose or enforce swimmer rules absent an ordinance; state law generally allows swimming at one's own risk. The group agreed to pursue education — including recommending that swimmers wear a bright buoy or cap and that rowers follow traffic patterns — and asked the Chair and staff to identify best practices from other lakes for a future outreach item.