Living so close to the river, we are witnesses to almost everything that transpires, be it wildlife sightings or human activities. Today we watched as two jet skis raced down the river at very high speed (watch the video above, taken by one of our security cameras). The Massachusetts PWC (Personal Water Craft) regulations that apply to jet skis require operating at a no-wake speed of 6MPH or less when within 150 feet of, among other things, a shoreline. Given the average width of the Sudbury River in our area is about 200 feet, you cannot race a jet ski here.

I reported both operators to the New Hampshire Marine Patrol, since the jet skis had New Hampshire-issued registration numbers on the bow.

I hope that they are properly warned to limit high-speed cruising to open water and also reminded that personal floatation devices are mandatory.