It's the Law: Specifically for Skiing

Vessel operators towing a person(s) on water skis, a surfboard, or any other device have additional laws.

Requirements for Towing Skiers

• A person may not be towed behind a vessel between sunset and sunrise.
• When a vessel is towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, or other device, the operator must have a competent person on board to act as an observer.
• A PWC operator may not tow a person on water skis or other devices unless the PWC is designed and recommended by the manufacturer to accommodate at least three people.
• Those towing skiers on water skis, a surfboard, or similar devices and those being towed must act in a safe and prudent manner.
  • Vessels towing persons may not come within 100 feet of other vessels, persons in the water, a swimming area, or a public boat landing.
  • Persons being towed behind a vessel on water skis, a surfboard, or other device, or their towing rope, may not come within 100 feet of a PWC.

Hand Signals for Skiers

Back to dock	Skier OK	Skier down—watch!
Speed up	Slow down	Speed OK
Turn left	Turn right	Stop