of shore, developed swimming areas or behind buoys located in coves. There shall be no swimming from Association pier docks. FREE-FLOATING DEVICES: All free-floating swim platforms must be placed 75’ or less from shoreline at full pool. UNLAWFUL RIDING: The operator of any watercraft shall not allow any passengers to ride on the bow, gunwale, transom, seat backs, seats on raised decks, or any other place where there may be a chance of falling overboard. HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION: Any partly submerged items such as boats, docks, barrels, structures, or other obstruction must be removed within ten (10) days after written notice at the owner’s expense. Failure to comply will result in an infraction citation and member being charged for removal by lake personnel or outside contractors. LAKE CLOSURE: The Lake Manager or their designee will have the authority to close the lake to all watercraft traffic if deemed dangerous conditions exist such as highwater levels or other circumstances that may present a hazard to the members or damage to property. During such time, the three red flashing lights located on top of the Yacht Club at the south end, Beach #1 and Beach #2 will be activated to signal the lake closure, in addition to posted signs at the lake entrances, announcement on the Lake Viking webpage as well as other social media utilized by the lake. NO SWIMMERS OR WATERCRAFT OF ANY KIND including non-motorized or humanpowered watercraft will be allowed on the lake (rev 6/2020), with the exception of Maintenance and/or Safety Patrol watercraft, until such time as the lake is deemed safe by the Lake Manager and re-opened. Any unauthorized watercraft on the water when the lake is closed will be issued an infraction ticket. USE OF COMMUNITY DOCKS AND AREAS: Community docks and community areas must be available for all users. Boats may not be left parked on a community area overnight. Boats may not be docked at a community dock overnight, unless in immediate use. BATTERY-OPERATED TOYS: Battery-operated toys are not allowed on the waters of Lake Viking. WATERCRAFT SIZE & MOTOR SIZE: a) Boat & pontoon maximum: 24 ft. b) Motor cannot exceed manufacturer recommendation. c) No prop-driven watercraft with two engine power sources are allowed, except for pontoons or any other using a smaller motor for trolling purposes.
CAMPGROUND RULES & REGULATIONS GENERAL: There are two camping areas: Campground #1 on the east side of the lake, and Campground #2 on the west side of the lake. These are for the use of VVA lot owners. All camping units must belong to a VVA lot owner. Campground License Agreement forms must be signed and on file at the Association office. Pedestals for electrical hookup are spaced throughout the areas. Water hydrants, restrooms, showers and dump stations are available. RV owners will be required to show legal title to all motor vehicles, trailers. The removal of camper shells from vehicles is not allowed. Slide-in type campers will not be allowed. When a member has met all requirements for using the Campground, that member then holds all rights and privileges to that camping spot for that season. Once a unit is approved and in the selected spot, that spot’s area must be maintained in a presentable condition. Camping units must display the owner’s lot number in a visible manner on front (rev 12/2020) of camper. CAMPING SEASON: The Campgrounds are open the first day of March and close the last day in October. Only Active Members who are current in the payment of all dues and all other charges, fees and assessments per ARTICLE IV, and who have satisfied 30
