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Anchorage Advisory Committee urges education, better tracking as mooring-field use rises
Summary
The Anchorage Advisory Committee heard a staff update showing increased anchorage use and two sunken vessels in removal, and it pressed for rental-operator education and more predictable enforcement of slow-speed and no-wake rules. Members emphasized outreach to rental companies and public education rather than primarily punitive measures.
The Anchorage Advisory Committee on Nov. 24 took up a series of operational concerns for the town’s mooring field and back-bay waters, as staff reported a rise in anchored vessels and planned steps to reduce safety and environmental risks.
Curtis Ludwig, harbor staff, told the committee that "as of right now, we have, roughly 10 boats in the front in the front anchorage" and "12 to 13 boats in the back in the back anchorage," and that two sunken vessels are currently "tagged by LCSO and FWC" and in the vessel-removal process. He and other members flagged increased demand for…
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