MINNEAPOLIS — For some Minnesotans, it’s the ideal way to spend a summer day on the lake: wakesurfing a perfectly curled wave behind a powerboat with no worries of getting tangled in a tow rope or ...

Seeking to prevent a wave of local prohibitions on wake surfing, advocates of the fast-growing sport are asking state officials in Connecticut to step in with a common set of rules for lake goers.

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Wake surfing is a safe and enjoyable way for people of all ages to enjoy being on the water. Claims that wake boats negatively impact the environment are unfounded and not based on scientific evidence ...

Wake boats, designed to create large waves for surfing and tubing, are causing controversy in Wisconsin. Concerns include shore erosion, habitat damage, and conflicts with other lake users. Dozens of ...