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JT <br />WATER SMING <br />(1) It is unlawful to tow a person on water skis, <br />aquaplane, surfboard,,, saucer, or similar device un- <br />less, there is a imirrior providing the operator- a wide <br />field of vision to the rear, or unless another person <br />in the towing watercraft is cointin�uously watching <br />the person be g towed., <br />Note: For regulation on towing people on water skis <br />or other devices with a personal watercraft (water <br />scooter, Jet Ski, etc.,) see page 367 <br />(2) Water skiing and similar, acts are prohibited <br />between one hour after, sunset to sunrise of the fol- <br />lowing day., <br />(3) Water ski tow ropes may not be longer than <br />1510 feet in length, unless a permiit is obtained from <br />the county shieriif. <br />(4) A, U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flo- <br />tation device (P'FD) must either be worn by a person <br />being towed on water skis or other device, or carried <br />in the towing watercraft. <br />Tubing has become, extremely popular over the <br />last few year's, and it can be a safe and enjoyable <br />water sport., Unfortunately, there has also been an <br />increase in the number of accidents involving boats <br />pu I . ling, tubes and other inf'latabile water toys. The <br />accidents, involveinjuvies caused by.- <br />(1) The tube hitting a, wake an�d flipping, thereby <br />throwing the rider(s), into the water or <br />against each other. <br />(21,) Tubes swinging out as a boat turns - hitting <br />an object or throwing the occupant off. <br />M <br />(3) Injuries caused by the tow line and when <br />two tubes being towed by the same boat <br />'Collide with each other. <br />IM <br />............ .. ----- - <br />PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Oet Skis) <br />(As with, any other law, the following personal watercraft <br />regulations may be changed by the legislature after the <br />U I <br />publication of this booklet.) <br />