SAFE OPERATION

Reckless Operation

The boat operator is responsible for any action that has the potential of endangering life, limb or property. These actions may be deemed reckless, whether intentional or not.

• Bow riding.
• Damage caused by the wake of his/her boat. Know the location of no wake zones and what minimum distances you are allowed to operate a boat near docks, piers, boathouses, boat ramps and people in the water.
• Not carrying the required safety equipment.
• Crossing hazardous inlets and bars.
• Excessive speed for the conditions.

Slow-No Wake Zones

Vessels operating in areas designated as “Slow-No wake” shall be governed by the following definitions;

• “Slow-No wake” shall be defined as a vessel traveling at or below idle speed, or at such speed that the boat or its wake (waves) is not sufficient to cause possible injury or damage to other persons, boats, or property.

Vessels may not be used, operated, or anchored in such a way that interferes with or blocks vessel traffic in designated channels.

Operation In Zoned And Restricted Areas

• PWC operators may not become airborne while crossing the wake of another motorboat and within 100 feet of that motorboat.
• PWC must not be operated at greater than slow - no wake speed within 50 feet of any other vessel, PWC or person in the water.