The Yankee Lake Rules and Regulations

Yankee Lake is a privately owned Lake. Access to Lake right of ways, and access to the Lake itself, is allowed only to those property owners, and their guests, who have deeded rights to use the Lake, and deed-specified right of ways to the Lake. In addition, use of the Club House, islands, and all of the other non-right of way lands owned by the Yankee Lake Preservation Association, Inc. (YLPA) is restricted to those households (and their guests) that are in good standing and current with respect to dues, as defined in the By-Laws of the YLPA.

Permitted With Restrictions

•     Docks

-     No larger than 15 feet x 20 feet;

-     Compliance with the laws of Mamakating Township;

-     Constructed with NYS DEC-approved materials;

-     Pre-approved by the YLPA Board of Directors.

•    Anchored Rafts/Swimming Platforms

-     Display current YLPA identification;

-     No larger than 12 feet by 12 feet;

-     Constructed of DEC-approved construction materials;

-     Anchored within 50 feet, and directly in front of, the member household’s shoreline;

-     Anchored as nearly vertical as possible;

-     Removed before the Lake ices over.

•     Canoes, Rowboats, Paddleboats, Sailboats and Windsurf Boards

-     Display current YLPA identification;

-     No larger than 5 feet wide and 18 feet long;

-     Catamaran-type sailboats no more than 8 feet 6 inches wide.

•    Kayaks

-     Display current YLPA identification;

-  Guests may use their own (thoroughly washed, to prevent contamination) kayak only when accompanied by the member.

•     Motors

-     Only one electric motor in use on a boat at a time;

-     Maximum 55 pounds of thrust;

-     Only one 12-volt battery attached to a motor at a time.

•     Snowmobiles and 4-Wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

-     Display current YLPA identification;

-     Between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm;

-     Member’s guests may use their own snowmobiles/4-wheel ATVs only when accompanied by the member.

•     Ice Fishing Shelters

-     From sunrise to sunset

Prohibited

•     Any unsafe action, device or equipment that endangers self or others.

•    The use on the Lake of any watercraft not expressly permitted above, unless pre-approved by the YLPA Board of Directors.

•     The introduction of any watercraft to the Lake that has been used on another waterway, without first washing thoroughly inside and out, to prevent contamination. Run-off from cleaning must not enter the Lake.

•     The use on the Lake of any gas-powered vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, or equipment of any kind, other than snowmobiles/4-wheel ATVs.

•     The use in the Lake of soap, shampoo, or chemicals of any kind.

•     Use of the Lake/YLPA property by clubs, associations, businesses, or other organizations, unless pre-approved by YLPA Board of Directors.

•     Unauthorized fires on YLPA property.

•     Disturbing/changing the Lake bottom, shoreline, stumps, or YLPA property without pre-approval of DEC and YLPA Board of Directors.

Reminder

•     Ordinances prohibit excess noise, boisterous behavior, uncontrolled dogs, loud music, litter, intrusive outdoor lighting, feeding wildlife, etc.

• To report such violations, contact local law enforcement.

	Yankee Lake Preservation Association, Inc • Post Office Box 558 • Wurtsboro, New York 12790 • (845) 888-0474

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