Originally Posted by
shinbob
I'm guessing the word "unauthorized" is not quite the correct word to use in this context. Maybe better to say "non-conforming with regulations"? Like exceeding the load capacity, having the right # of life jackets and throwables on board, etc...
The lake was probably sued for not making sure all regulations were being met. In all the times I've launched at local lakes, I've never been checked for these things. But I've heard it occasionallly happens, especially at Castaic.