Requirements Specific to PWC

In addition to adhering to all boating laws, PWC operators have requirements specific to their vessel.

• Each person riding on or being towed behind a PWC must wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD.
• An operator of a PWC equipped with a lanyard-type engine cut-off switch must attach the lanyard to his or her person, clothing, or PFD.
• PWC must be rated to carry the number of persons on board at any time.