Caution Buoys at Sandy Point

The SRCLA, in coordination with the Stearns Co. Sheriff's Department, has obtained two "CAUTION" buoys that have been placed on either side of Sandy Point, the channel between Great Northern and Krays Lakes. This is being done on an experimental basis to alert boaters to the narrow channel, which often has stationary boats fishing in the area as well as serving as a conduit for traffic on the Chain.

The experimental deployment of "CAUTION" buoys can be done without a formal ordinance change, which is required to designate an area as "NO WAKE". The usefulness of the "CAUTION" buoys will be evaluated by the Sheriff's Dept and a decision made about whether or not to continue their use in this part of the Chain on an ongoing basis. To see all of the No Wake and Caution buoys on the Chain click here.