It's the Law: Specifically for Skiing

Towing Skiers

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

• A person may not be towed on water skis, a surfboard, or other devices between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.
• When a vessel is towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, or other devices, there must be a means to observe the person being towed. The vessel must have either:
  • A competent person on board, in addition to the operator, to act as an observer or …
  • A wide-angle (at least 160 degrees) rearview mirror positioned so that the operator can view the towed person
• Those towing skiers on water-skis, a surfboard, or other devices and those being towed must act in a safe and prudent manner. It is illegal to operate the vessel or manipulate the towing rope, water-skis, or other devices such that the towed device or person collides with any other person or object.
• Water-skiing is prohibited in harbors or near swimming areas, docks, landings, piers, anchorages, anchored vessels, and fishing boats.