TOWED WATER SPORTS SAFETY

(water-skiing, wakeboarding, wake-surfing, inflatable tubes, and similar devices)

To be safe and legal, please follow these rules:

• Children 12 years of age and younger must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket at all times while on board or being towed by a vessel, even when anchored.

• Boat must be equipped with a wide-angle mirror or have an observer at least 12 years of age in addition to the operator.

• Towed sports are not allowed one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise.

• The operator or observer shall immediately display a bright orange or red flag not less than 12” square immediately after the person(s) being towed are in the water.  The flag is not to be displayed while vessel is actively towing.

• It is illegal to operate or manipulate any vessel in such a manner that causes the towed device or person being towed to collide with any object or person.

• It is illegal to operate or manipulate water skis, wakeboards, inflatable tubes, or similar devices while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Boat Smart.  Boat Safe.  Wear Your Life Jacket.