Towing a Person With a Vessel

Vessel operators towing a person(s) on water skis, a surfboard, or any similar device must do so safely and responsibly.

• It is illegal to tow a person on water skis, a surfboard, or any similar device between the hours from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
• Water-skiing is a team sport, and both the vessel operator and the persons being towed must act responsibly.
  • It is illegal to operate the towing 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.
  • It is illegal to tow water-skiers near other vessels or obstructions, into other hazardous areas, into marked swimming areas, or near swimmers.