Seaport Boat Launch Open
Address: 500 Lakeshore Drive
Information: 951.245.9308
Seaport launch is open every day from dawn to dusk.

Lake Hours: sunrise to sunset

Lake Safety Rules (general summary)
For protection of yourself and others, pay attention to all posted warnings and signs. Disregard of posted lake safety rules can lead to injury or loss of life. A natural lake such as Lake Elsinore has submerged hazards and variable conditions that affect risk. Obey all posted safety signs and warnings and lake use rules.

Swimming is prohibited. No lifeguard on duty.

Lake Rules for Vessels and Personal Watercraft

• All California Boating Laws are enforced, as well as Lake Elsinore Municipal Code violations
• The direction of travel on the lake is Counter-Clockwise
• Speed limits: 5 MPH No Wake Zone; 35 MPH between No Wake and High Speed Zone; and High Speed Zone in the middle of the lake, (there is no speed limit in High Speed Zone)
• Water skiing tow ropes over 75 feet are illegal
• Observer must be over 12 years of age
• No towable inflatables are permitted on Lake Elsinore
• Children under the age of 12 must wear a life jacket when aboard an underway vessel 26 ft. or less
• Every person on board a personal watercraft (PWC) and any person on water skies, an aquaplane, or similar device must wear a Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, III, or V life jacket.

Emergency equipment required on a vessel:

• USCG Approved Fire Extinguisher
• USCG Approved Life Jackets for each person on board
• Sounding devices
• Optional equipment: VHF Marine handheld radio or cellular phone, first aid kit, and blankets

Slow Down on Blue Flashing Light
California Boating Law requires that you immediately slow down when passing by a law enforcement patrol vessel that is displaying a blue flashing light. You may only maintain that speed that is sufficient to maintain steerage only of your vessel, and maintain reduced speed until beyond the area of the law enforcement vessel.

Boating Safety Instruction
We highly recommend new boat operators take a basic boating safety class from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Boat smart from the start!

rev 12/28/2006