It's the Law: Especially for Skiers and Those Towing Them

Vessel operators towing a person(s) on water-skis or other towed devices must obey these laws.

Towing Skiers

• Water-skiing and other towed recreation is not allowed between sunset and sunrise.
• At least two people must be in the towing vessel: an operator and a person to observe the skier. If the operator is 12 or younger, the observer must be at least 18.
• If towing a person on skis or other device with a PWC, the PWC should be rated to carry at least three people—the operator, the observer, and the retrieved skier.
• Anyone towed by a vessel must wear a U.S. Coast Guard–approved PFD.
• Water-skiers must not approach within 50 feet of swimmers or enter a designated swimming area.

Hand Signals for Skiers

Knowing proper hand signals will help the skier(s) communicate with their vessel operator or the observer.

Illustrations of Hand Signals	Descriptions of Hand Signals for Skiers
	Skier OK
	Skier down - watch!
	Back to dock
	Speed up
	Slow down
	Speed OK
	Turn left
	Turn right
	Stop