Requirements to Tow a Person With a Vessel
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Boat and PWC operators towing a person(s) on water skis, a surfboard, or a similar device have specific equipment and observer requirements.
- Every person being towed behind a vessel on water skis, a surfboard, or similar device must wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, or III PFD. Inflatable PFDs may not be used.
- Every vessel towing a person(s) on water skis, a surfboard, or a similar device must have a person, in addition to the vessel operator, observing the towed person(s) at all times.