WATER SKIING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
(301 KAR 6:030 Section (2))
Water skiing is allowed only between sunrise and sunset. A person shall not water ski or tow a person water skiing in waters posted or marked as a no skiing or restricted area. Additionally, no skiing is allowed within 100 feet of a:
- Commercial boat dock;
- Moorage harbor; or
- Swimming area, and
- Within 2,000 feet of a dam or lock.
A person towing a water skier shall have on board :
- In addition to the operator, a person twelve (12) years of age or older, who shall serve as an observer; or
- A rear-view mirror with a minimum 160-degree field of vision, mounted so that the operator can observe the activities of the person being towed.
A person water skiing must wear a Type I, II, or III personal flotation device.
Airborne Devices : Except during performances authorized by the department in conjunction with a race, regatta or similar activity:
- There shall not be more than two (2) airborne devices in the air at one (1) time in a general area.
- A person shall not operate an airborne device with a towline exceeding 150 feet.
- A person towing an airborne device shall have on board, in addition to the operator, a person twelve (12) years of age or older, who shall serve as an observer.
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