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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
MIKE NORKIN, CHAIRMAN ~
DR. SHAWN BHUTTA, VICE-CHAIRMAN"
NICOLE DAILEY, COMMISSIONER'
AL LYONS, COMMISSIONER 1..-
DENNIS "JAY" STEWART, COMMISSIONER ~
ROBERT BRADY, CITY MANAGER
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LAKE ELSINORE CULTURAL CENTER
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
6:00 PM
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION STUDY SESSION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
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1. Discussion of proposed High Speed Zone Maximum Speed Limit and Special Event
Permit Recommendation
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore Public Safety Advisory Commission will adjourn to a regular meeting to
be held on Wednesday, October 10,2007, at 6:00 p.m. to be held in the Cultural Center
located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA, 92530.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, VIVIANM. MUNSON, CityClerkofthe City of Lake Elsinore, do hereby affirm that a copy
of the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall, 72 hours in advance of this meeting.
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VIVIAN M. MUNSON .
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
CHAIRMAN AND PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
MARK DENNIS, INFORMA TION/COMMUNICA TION MGR.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
SUBJECT: HIGH SPEED ZONE STUDY SESSION
BACKGROUND
On August 8th and September 1ih, the Public Safety Advisory Commission considered
a request by staff to evaluate the need for regulating use of the High Speed Zone (HSZ)
under specific conditions.
A proposed "thunderboat" jet boat test on the lake prompted staff to recommend an 80
,.--- mph maximum speed limit and special permit requirement for exceeding this limit.
Presently there is no maximum speed limit, special permit requirement or associated
cost for using the High Speed Zone.
An existing limit of 35 mph in the HSZ during weekends and holidays has been in force
for a number of years. To date, no accident or injury related to excessive speed in the
High Speed Zone has occurred either during restricted or non-restricted days.
The purpose of this study session is to consider the impacts of the original staff
proposal and any alternative recommendation(s) that should be further developed.
DISCUSSION
Staff is seeking direction from PSAC on ways to retain a High Speed Zone attraction
while limiting risk or exposure as both speed and lake use rises.
The original staff recommendations and Ordinance revisions from the PSAC meetings
of August and September 12th are included in this packet for reference.
Staff welcomes all input or suggestions from the PSAC, LEPD, or the public, in keeping
'" with the goal of maintaining safety for lake users and visitors now and in the future.
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~ CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
TO: CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: MARK E. DENNIS
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
SUBJECT: DRAFT AMENDMENT TO L.E.M.C. SECTION 9.96.120 (C)
REGARDING BOAT SPEED LIMITS FOR LAKE ELSINORE
ESTABLISIDNG MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND SPECIAL
EVENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR LAKE ELSINORE'S
HIGH SPEED ZONE
BACKGROUND
On August 8, 2007 the Public Safety Advisory Committee recommended to City Staff to draft an
ordinance to establish a maximum speed limit for Lake Elsinore's High Speed Zone, with a
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DISCUSSION
Attached is the DRAFT High Speed Zone Ordinance for review by the Commissioners. The
effective date ofthe ordinance would be January 1, 2008. This would allow time for City Staff to
change public information literature and signage to conform with the new regulation.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff does not anticipate any significant fiscal impact to the City if the ordinance is approved.
RECOMMENDATION
Direct legal counsel to incorporate th~~LCommission's revisions into the ordinance and submit a
revised ordinance with a staff report to the City Council for consideration.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
9.96.120 (C) OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING BOAT SPEED LIMITS FOR LAKE ELSINORE
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
and restated to pro
the grant deed from
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WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore is obligated
the State of California to use, maintain and improve the
recreation purposes in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the
powerboating on the Lake within the designate
WHEREAS, public safety is of par,
WHEREAS, the City desires to enact r
travel at a high rate of speed.
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SECTION . If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this
Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Ordinance and
are hereby declared to be severable.
igh Speed Zone is eighty miles per
ing days: every Saturday and Sunday
y in May and ending with the first Sunday in
, Fourth of July and Labor Day. During these
mu lowable boat speed limit of Lake Elsinore is
5 mph). All boaters desiring to travel in excess of the
apply to the City for a special event permit as provided
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect on the later of thirty (30)
days after the date of its final passage or January 1, 2008. The City Clerk shall
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certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be published
and posted in the manner required by law.
INTRODUCED AND APPROVED UPON FIRST READING this
day of ,2007, upon the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
PASSED, APPROVED AND
this _ day of , 2007, upon the folIo
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILME
RobertE.Magee,Mayor
City of Lake Elsinore
Vivian Munson,
City of Lake Elsin e
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City of Lake Elsinore
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~ CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
TO: CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: MARK E. DENNIS
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
DATE: AUGUST 8, 2007
SUBJECT: DISCUSS ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND SPECIAL
EVENT PERMIT REQillREMENTS FOR LAKE ELSINORE'S HIGH
SPEED ZONE
BACKGROUND
In 1993 the State of California conveyed ownership of Lake Elsinore to the City of Lake Elsinore. In
preparation of managing the Lake, the City prepared a Lake Elsinore Master Plan in 1994. Under the
Lake Master Plan, the City adopted many of the State Department of Parks & Recreation's existing
regulations for Lake Elsinore, including the continuation of a High Speed Zone (HSZ) in the center
of the Lake with no speed limit.
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In 2003, during construction of the Axial Flow Pump Destratification System the dimensions of the
High Speed Zone were reset to 1,200' wide and 6,250' long. At that time, the City adopted
additional regulations on the HSZ underLEMC Sec. 9.96.120 and 9.96.140, which limited the time
period when the HSZ is open for unlimited high speed travel and established equipment standards for
boaters traveling in excess of 80 mph.
DISCUSSION
Recently the Freedom Racing Team, a hydroplane racing company, approached the City about using
Lake Elsinore's HSZ. This type of vessel can reach speeds of 150 mph. City Staff responded that
there is no regulation to prevent this type of vessel from operating on Lake Elsinore. Just prior to
this vessel being shipped to Lake Elsinore, the vessel experienced mechanical problems that delayed
deployment.
Typically, the HSZ is utilized by high performance recreational vessels that travel less than 80-mph.
The potential of operating a hydroplane racing vessel at 150 mph on Lake Elsinore side by side with
amateur recreational boaters has caused City Staff to pause and revisit the public safety regulations
for the HSZ.
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To the best of City Staff's recollection, there has not been a serious boating accident in the High
Speed Zone.
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The High Speed Zone is considered a unique asset that attracts high performance recreational boaters
and manufacturers to Lake Elsinore. Staff estimates that the elimination of the HSZ or establishment
of a low speed limit (less than 80 mph) may reduce boat usage by 5% and reduce the chances of
manufacturers of performance vessels from relocating to the City.
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RECOMMENDA TION
Discuss establishing a maximum speed limit in the High Speed Zone and the requirement to seek
a Lake Special Event Permit for boaters desiring to exceed the specified maximum speed limit.
If affirmative, then direct City Staff to draft an ordinance for City Council's approval.
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Freedom Racing Team U21 Construction Log
Freedom Racing Team
U21 Construction Log
2006-2007
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Week 19
Posted: 7-10-07
The new U21 is scheduled for testing Thursday, July 19 on Lake Elsinore.
Driver Brian Perkins will fly in and take it for a spin, do a systems check and
get comfortable for the team's debut in Tri-Cities on July 27, 28, 29.
The crew is extremely excited that this year long project is almost complete.
A special thanks to Dale Vanwieringen for all his time and talent in designing this master piece.
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I There is no designated speed limit in the High Speed Zone, except during the following days: I
I every Saturday and Sunday beginning with the last Saturday in May and ending with the first I
I Sunday in September, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day. During these designated I
I days, the maximum allowable boat speed limit on Lake Elsinore is thirty-five (35) miles per hour. I
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I LEMC Ordinance No. 1100, Section 9.96.140 I
~ Vessels operating in the designated High Speed Zone at speeds of 80 miles per hour and greater I
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I vessels shall wear a personal floatation device with a U.S. Coast Guard 100-mile per hour rating I
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i ' and helmets. Helmets must meet the specifications set forth by any ofthe following: Department ~
I of Transportation, American National Standards Institute, Inc., Snell, or military specification ~
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! helmet designed for military aircraft. The upper fifty percent (50%) of the helmet must be neon, I
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I LEMC Ordinance No. 1100, Section 9.96.240 I
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I adrift, trespass, or moor any vessel of any kind to any buoy, beacon, or axial flow pump station I
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9.96.090 Ski tow rope. No person shall
operate a boat with a ski tow line exceeding
seventy-five feet except in the fast boat
zone. (Ord.957, 1993)
9.96.100 Towed equipment. No person
shall tow with a boat any devices which
may be used to carry persons other than
water skis or aquaplanes without the
written permission from the City in a
special exhibition or event. (Ord. 957, 1993)
9.96.110 Sailboats. No person shall
operate a sailboat within the fast boat zone.
(Ord. 957, 1993)
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9.96.120 Boat speed limits. No person
shall operate a boat in a unit at speeds in
excess of that authorized for the area in
which the boat is operating. Boat speed
limits shall be designated and posted.
A The maximum allowable boat speed
limit of Lake Elsinore is thirty-five miles
per hour, except in the designated high
speed zone.
B. Five miles per hour (idle/wakeless
forward motion) is the maximum allowable
speed in:
1. Buoyed areas - shoreline to buoys.
2. During restricted visibility
(visibility less than one thousand feet, fog
haze and/or smoke).
3. Within one hundred feet of a
~n in water.
c ~ There is no designated speed limit in
the high speed zone, except during the
following days: every Saturday and Sunday
beginning with the last Saturday in May
and ending with the first Sunday in
September, Memorial Day, the Fourth of
July, and Labor Day. During these
designated days, the maximum allowable
boat speed limit of Lake Elsinore is thirty-
five miles per hour.
(Ord. 1100 ~ 1,2003; Ord. 957, 1993)
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9.96.125 Length of vessels. Vessels
operating on Lake Elsinore shall not exceed
a maximum of forty feet in length, unless
authorized by written order of the City
Manager. (Ord. 1100 ~ 2, 2003; Ord. 1063 ~
II, 2000)
9.96.130 Operating boats during
nighttime. Where night boating is
authorized, no person shall operate a boat
. at speeds in excess of five miles per hour,
unless authorized by written order of the
City Manager. (Ord. 1063 ~ I (part), 2000;
Ord. 957, 1993)
9.96.140 Vessels.
A No person shall beach, land, launch,
moor, dock, or berth a vessel, boat or any ~
other object overnight except in areas so
designated and posted by the Department.
B. The Department may, by posting of
an order, specify locations, conditions, and
limitations for the beaching, landing,
launching, mooring, docking, or berthing of
a vessel, boat, or any other object. No such
posting of notices shall apply until signs or
markings giving notice thereof have been
placed.
C. Beached or abandoned vessels,
boats, or any other objects are to be re-
moved by the registered owner from City
property within twenty-four hours of
notification. The last registered owner of
record is responsible and is thereby liable
for the cost of removal and disposition of
the vessel, boat, or other object beached or
abandoned.
D. Persons aboard sailboards must
have aboard a United States Coast Guard
approved, personal flotation device (Type I,
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PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
9.96.180
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II, III, or IV) for each person aboard the
sailboard, when the sail board is operated
on the water. The personal flotation device
must be readily accessible at all times.
E. Submersible vessels are not
;R-~e 'tted. .
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hig speed zone at speed at eighty miles
per hour and greater shall be equipped
with an ignition kill switch tethered to the
driver and all persons aboard such vessels
flotation device with a United States Coast
Guard one hundred mile per hour rating
and helmets. Helmets must meet the speci-
fications set forth by any of the following:
Department of Transportation, American
National Standards Institute, Inc., Snell, or
military specification helmet designed for
military aircraft. The upper fifty percent of
the helmet must be neon, florescent, red,
orange, yellow, or international orange.
(Ord. 1100 ~ 3, 2003; Ord. 957, 1993; Ord.
957,1994)
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9.96.150 Disposal of waste from boats.
Any boat must be so constructed or
equipped that all wastes, including but not
limited to shower water and human waste,
are discharged in to a holding tank. Such
wastes shall only be discharged in on-shore
disposal facilities. (Ord. 957, 1993)
9.96.160 Inspections.
A A City peace officer or peace officer
with concurrent jurisdiction may inspect
any vessel or boat at any time for compli-
ance with all applicable laws, rules and/or
regulations. Any person who refuses to
allow such inspection shall immediately
remove his vessel from the waters of the
park system.
B. No person shall operate a boat or
vessel when such boat or vessel does not
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comply with all applicable laws, rules
and/or regulations.
C. No boat shall remain launched or in
continuous use in the City park system for
more than thirty days except by concession
granted.
(Ord. 957, 1993)
9.96.170 Restricted use.
A The following lands and facilities at
the Lake Elsinore Recreation Area are
closed or restricted to all persons, other
than City employees or authorized indi-
viduals in the following manner.
1. Wells number one, two, and three.
2. Sites posted with buoys or fencing,
depending on water level.
3. No person shall be within fifty feet
of said facility, except as authorized by the
City.
4. No person shall operate a radio-
controlled model replica device unless au-
thorized through an approved special event
permit.
5. Operation of radio-controlled model
replica devices will occur only in designated
areas as identified in the approved special
event permit.
6. Portions of the lake may be closed
to boating activity, as the lake level recedes
and exposes hazards. Affected portions will
be posted with buoys, stating "closed to
boats. "
7. No person shall berth, moor, dock,
or otherwise secure any vessel or other ob-
ject, fish, dive, or swim from the City pa trol
dock facility located on Lake Elsinore.
(Ord. 957, 1993)
9.96.180 Launching. No vessel shall cast
off, weigh anchor, or launch when the fol-
lowing conditions exist unless authorized
by written order of the City Manager.
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San Diego Thunderboat Regatta
September 14-16, 2007
Bill Muncey Memorial Cup for Unlimited Hydroplanes,
Champ Boat Racing Series & International Hot Boats Association Drag Boats
Attendance: 143,000 -160,000
Market:
Feature Entertainment: Unlimited and thundering Unlimited Light hydroplanes, Champ
Boat Racing Series, IHBA Drag boats, Western Formula Lights,
Superstocks, SST 45, Crackerbox Racing Series The world's
fastest race boats, Unlimited hydroplanes, compete for the 4151
time on Mission Bay for the Bill Muncey Cup. Additional water
entertainment and an airshow featuring Navy Leap Frogs Aerial
Display, with breathtaking military and civilian performances,
Interactive Displays for Kids, Nightly Entertainment & Saturday
Night Annual Firework Extravaganza.
San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Yuma Arizona, Laughlin
Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. National media attention
attracts people from all over the U.S.
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Spectators:
Special on-site events attract all ages: stage, pit tours, autograph
sessions, interactive games and a wide variety of concessions,
amusements and displays.
Roughly 40 percent are female and 60 percent male, with an
above average household income.
Under 18 16%
18-24 20%
25-34 27%
35-54
55+
32%
5%
Media Exposure:
Awarded "Outstanding Race Site 1996, 1997, 1999 by APBA-
The American Powerboat Association. Broadcast on national
television and/or local NBC affiliate to more than 3 million viewers.
National, local and web radio coverage as well as over 100
newspapers and magazines across the nation advertise the
Regatta.
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Various promotional pieces and souvenir items provide additional
exposure for the boat races and air show including more than
15,000 event brochures are distributed pre-event. Posters are
posted at local businesses and a full-color 40+ page souvenir
program is available during race weekend. ~....,
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Organization:
Mission:
Economic Impact:
Community Impact:
Location:
Park Projects:
Funding:
History:
San Diego Activities:
The San Diego Thunderboat Regatta, a non-profit organization
established in 1965, managed by a volunteer board of directors. ..~
To stage a community event of regional and national importance
that generates publicity, attracts visitors and focuses attention on
the water, climate and recreational aspects of the San Diego area
of Mission Bay Park.
Economic impact studies have shown that the Thunderboat
Regatta adds over $26 million to the San Diego economy each
year (This does not include multipliers normally used by tourism
businesses). Hotels are filled and it's one of the best sales
weekends for gas stations, restaurants and fast foods
establishments.
Over $60,000 is paid by San Diego Thunderboats to local civic
organizations and others, who help park cars, sell programs and
work on other projects during the event. We are also proud to
have contributed to the Burn Institute, Children's Hospital & Health
Center, San Diego Youth Foster Program, South Bay Community
Services, San Diego Job Corp, and the Boy Scouts of America.
The main spectator area is East Vacation Island Ski Beach,
Crown Point Shores & Fiesta Island. .......,.
Proceeds from the festival return to Mission Bay Park through the
Mission Bay Endowment Fund. The fund was created to provide
enhancements to the park such as the Bill Muncey Memorial and
ensures the future of Mission Bay Park for generations to come.
35% Ticket sales
51 % Sponsorships, contributions and hospitality areas
14% Concessions, souvenirs and program sales
San Diego Thunderboat Regatta has hosted Unlimited
hydroplanes since 1966. It is one of the largest community events
in Southern California, receiving national recognition.
San Diego, known for 325 days of sunshine annually, thrives on
outdoor activities including top rated golfing, fishing, waterskiing
and sailing, as well as Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, the Wild
Animal Park, the Festival of Sails, and the Imperial Beach San
Castles.
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~ Brandy Branchflower
Complete name: Brandy Lee Branchflower
Birth date: 04.Feb.1976
Birth Place: unknown, CA, United States
Death date: 21.Apr.1985
Death Place: Orange County (east of Orange city), CA, United States
Nationality: United States
Gender: female
Age at death: 9
Accident date: 21.Apr.1985
Series: NDBA - National Drag Boat Association
Race: [Coors' Championship Drag Boat races]
Event: race
Country: United States
Venue: Irvine Lake
Variant: 1982?-1985?
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Vehicle type: boat
Vehicle sub-type: drag boat
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Note:
The death of nine-year-old Brandy Lee Branchflower at Irvine Lake near Orange, California, drew the
attention of the Los Angeles Times, authorites concerned for the safety of the public at any speed event,
and especially the insurance industry.
A hydroplane drag boat, High Anxiety, driven by James Lange of Simi Valley, California, lost its rudder
controls just after completing a run in excess of 150 mph. The boat veered off the normal course, and
had slowed to about 45 mph when it ran ashore into a picnic area. Brandy Lee Branchflower was struck
and killed by the boat, and another spectator was slightly injured.
Aside from the terrible tragedy for a very loving and protective family, other facts were disclosed about
drag boating that led to significant changes in the sport.
~ .....-- In three years of drag boat racing at Irvine Lake, three people had been killed: Miss Branchflower, and
two drivers: Barry Zenovka, 36, from Westminster, California, was killed on 9 April 1983; on 24 June
1984 James Hobbs, 41, from San Bernardino, California died. Both men were driving hydroplane drag
boats.
In 1982, John May of Sylmar, California, received a broken neck in a crash in October. Wiley Miller of
Fullerton, California and Perry Davis of Mesa, Arizona, were seriously injured in another wreck during
the same heat.
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In 1983, three spectators were injured when another drag boat crashed onto the shoreline during a
race. Earlier on this same day, Berry Zenkova had been killed.
It was very clear that not only were drag boats dangerous to drive, but they also were a serious danger
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to spectators who gathered too close to the lake. The illusion that the place of danger was only on the
water was obviously disproved by the spectator injuries and Brandy Branchflower's death.
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The authorities in charge of Irvine Lake banned any further use of the lake for racing. Insurance
companies either refused to cover future races or charged much higher rates. The American Power
Boat Association decided against sanctioning drag boat racing because of the high cost of insurance.
The National Drag Boat Association, one of the sponsors of this event, stopped sponoring events within
a year. Commercial sponsors retreated from drag boat racing in significant numbers. Many venues of
the sport decided against any future drag boat events. The venues that remained made substantial
improvements in spectator safety and security. Some competitors left drag boat racing because of the
reduction in numbers of events as well as recognition of the potential dangers of the sport.
Many complaints were lodged by competitors, most notably that there had been no significant safety
improvements in the boat technology for twenty years. This led to the development of reinforced driver
compartments which could withstand crash impacts and provide enough oxygen for the driver while
rescue crews did their job.
Brandy Lee Branchflower was survived by her parents, Larry and Georgia, and her brother, Danny.
Sources:
California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
California Death Index, 1940-1997.
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page 2-1, by Marcida Dodson and David Reyes.
Newspaper Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA, United States), issue of 22 April 1985, Sports Section,
page 3-20, by Steve Lowery.
Newspaper San Diego Union (San Diego, CA, United States), issue of 22 April 1985, page C-9, United
Press International wire service.
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Associated Press wire service.
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Section, page 1-3, by Patricia Klein.
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Section, page 1-1, by Mark Landsbaum.
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page 2-8, by Mark Landsbaum.
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page 2-2, by Andy Rose.
Newspaper Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA, United States), issue of 24 April 1985, Metro Section,
page 2-10.
Newspaper Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA, United States), issue of 27 April 1985, Sports Section,
page 3-1, by Mike DiGiovanna.
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page 2-18, by David Reyes.
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Section, page 1-1, by Ray Perez and Steve Lowery.
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Associated Press wire service.
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page 2-5, by Mark I. Pinsky.
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Section, page 2-1, by Andy Rose.
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Section, page 2-4, by Kristina Lindgren.
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page 3-8, by Shav Glick.
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page AOl, by Pat Brennan.
Newspaper Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA, United States), issue of 18 February 1990, Metro
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RULEBOOK
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CLASSIFICATION OF BOATS
NJBA recognizes the following classes of jet and propeller driven race boats:
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CLASS DESIGNATION
Ski Jet ..................................... ........................... ....................... SJ
Modified Jet...... .......... ................. .............................................. MJ
Comp Jet........ ............................................... ............................ CJ
Pro Gas Jet ...................................................................... ....... PGJ
Unblown Fuel Jet....... ................ ............... ............................. UBFJ
Blown Gas Jet ............. ........ ....................................... ....... ...... BGJ
Blown Fuel Jet......................................... ...... ........................... BF J
Ski Flat....................................................................................... SF
Comp Flat.................................................................................. CF
Pro Gas Flat.............. .............................................................. PGF
Blown Gas Flat.......... ....... ........ .................................. ............. BGF
Top Alcohol Flat.... ....... .................... ........... ......... ...... ............. T AF
Ski Hydro ................................... .............. ............................. .... SH
Comp Hydro .... ................................................................... ....... CH
Pro Gas Hydro ................... ..................... ........................ ....... .PGH
Blown Gas Hydro.. ............... ..... ....................................... ...... .BGH
Pro Modified ................ ............................. ................... ....... ...... PM
Top Alcohol Hydro.. ................................................................. T AH
Top Fuel Hydro ......... ...... ................................ .............. .......... TFH
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
SKI JET. SJ
Ski Jets are intended to be jet boats having typical water skiing equipment and
appearance. Intemal engine modifications are permitted to enhance competition and reliability.
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General
1. Seating must accommodate a minimum of two (2) adults. Seats must be fully
upholstered, and at minimum must consist of a full width bench seat and back, or two
(2) equal bucket seats.
2. Steering wheel must be a minimum of 8" off hull center line.
3. Boats may have any type of nozzle with a functional neutral mechanism that is
operational from the driver's seat.
4. Adjustable cavitation plates are permitted.
5. Fuel is restricted to racing gasoline. See General Racing Rules.
Engine
1. Any bore and stroke combination is allowed up to a maximum of 460 cubic inches,
with a clean-up hone of a maximum of .005 inches.
2. No aluminum blocks allowed.
3. Any carburetor configuration up to a maximum of 1500 C.F.M. Absolutely no
modifications to the venturi area are permitted on any carburetor from air cleaner
flange to base plate, i.e., any factory casting flash and cadmium plating. Visual
inspection by the Technical Committee will be allowed at their discretion.
4. The only legal carburetors for this class are Holley part numbers 0-4779C, 0-4779S,
0-6109,0-6709,0-8156,0-9379, and 0-80186.
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LAKE ELSINORE: LIMIT PUSHED FOR HIGH-SPEED BOAT ZONE
WILLIAM WILSON LEWIS "'/THE PRESS-ENTERC,
William Belvins, of Whittier, pilots his boat on its maiden voyage Monday at Lake ~Isinore. Sitting beside him in front is Ryan Hust. 27.t.:,
Krystale Hust, 22, sits aft. An 80 mph speed limit could soon be imposed on the no-limit, high-speed zone at the center of the lake. "
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'Dream Extreme' tested
Opponent uses city's motto
to deride pr(Jposed, ordinance
BY AARON BURGIN
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
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LAKE ELSINORE - Bo'aters used
to pushing their watercraft to
the limit on the state's Only
""""""'h-speed lake zone may soon
in for a surprise: a speed
I1Illi t.
A proposed ordinance that
would set an 80-miles-per-hour
cap on boat speeds in the high-
speed zone is in the hands of the
city's Public Safety Advisory
Commission.
The ordinance would also
require lake users who want to
travel at higher speeds to buy a
$200 special-events permit.
City officials say the goal of
the ordinance is to make the
lake safe for all users. The
proposal, however, is being
coolly received by members of
the Inland area's speedboat
community who say tlle ordi-
nance is unnecessary.
"It just seems that they are
trying to fix a problem they
don't have," said Steve WH-
shire, a Corona boat rigger ti
33 years.
The high-speed zone,
1 %-mile-long, %-mile-wide ar
in the heart of the 3,000-a
lake, is dedicated on most d
to boaters who travel fa
than 35 mph. Exceptions a
holidays and weekends b
tween Memorial Day and Labor,
Day, when the speed limit reo'
verts to 35 mph.
See LAKElM
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LAKE
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ing tests at the l~e, sajdhe can
s~ t~ ci,tY's point. , " . .
~'It's. e!~~Jlbly apt the safest
GlWTlHUED fROMBl thmg If It Isn't set tip properly,"
, Members of the city's Lake he said. . .
and Aquatics Services.. staff Makers of h~hperformallce .
&tartedtoconsidertlte~p~a ofa .,.~t~~~larlY:l,se the l~~~~'~"
speed limit whenf\ther\\'~te te~titlg;"oi~ . ,'. ;.',>11
approached in J~by' a'~~ .,;lelUl..,th;~~b.,' the '.' se~i~.,'i
Diego.based racing team that manager at Elimmator Boats in tion."
wanted to use the lake to test its Mira Lomatestimated,there are "As a
unlimited hydroplane water- about 20 b()at ~amifacturersin sib! .
craft, a sleek jet-powered boat the)nland '. t! who'J~ . '0
that can Teach speeds of more crafts ca '2'
than 2ooinph. '. past 100 eo;"
"There was.. concern that Elsinore fo , s..,
someone. 'could just drop in, "A lot of~urcustomersdon't
unannounced, an(ldo a test run want to test out their boats on
. like this," astaft' member said. the ocean, b~cause the salt can
"You mig.ht have Some person be brutal ana boat," Smith said.
not cognizant ofthe l>9tqld~si ...... '.tb~, tclQ~U WtP a..
of the zone, and . tie:result~"Cpmp. .' ...... .~p s~kei.
could be disastrous." ;. M:ead;.aloi'tgl -A~f
"The speed limit aM permit ns border, boat enthusiasts
would allow us to know who said;
woulg.be;going that fast, sothat Many boat- manufacturers
we could plan accordingly," and dealers said the ordinance
with increas'ed patrols' around would create an undue financial
the zone, tnestaffmember said. burden.
No penalty has been set for Other ordinance r oppo.ncnts'
violating the proposed 80 mph . said most high-speed boats are
limit in the high-speed zone. used in the early morning when
There is a $100 fine fpr violating thelake ..~ less/ero
the 35 mpn limit outside the They; th~
zone. spe
Kevin Aylesworth, co-oWner . rec 0 a speed liiftit.
of the San Diego' hydroplane Ther, have been no ililjtiry
team, which is ll(} longer pursu- accidents.in the high-speed
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