“I was driving our boat when we had an accident involving enormous waves generated by a wake boat. This occurred in August 2022.
When we hit the waves, it jolted our boat, causing a windshield to fly and glass to shatter. My passengers were covered in glass and my wife injured her back. It took her about 8 weeks to recover.
The boat repairs still are not complete and will cost in excess of $5000. We feel fortunate that no one was seriously injured.
This was an eye-opening experience because of the potential severity. It is clear to us that the lakes on Chain can not accommodate the waves generated by wake boats. This is a public safety issue. It is only a matter of “when” a serious injury will occur. I am concerned about canoes, kayaks, sailboats and small boats that are especially unable to withstand the large wakes.”