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1. Is Teak surfing or Platform Dragging Legal? It is a violation of California law to operate a vessel’s motor or generator while a person is: (1) teak surfing, platform dragging, or bodysurfing behind the vessel, or (2) while someone is occupying or holding onto the swim platform, swim deck, swim step or swim ladder, except for a very brief period of time […]...
2. Personal Watercraft Guidelines in Idaho Personal Watercraft Guidelines in Idaho: County sheriffs and deputy sheriffs are responsible for enforcement of boating laws in Idaho and county marine deputies may issue a negligent operation citation for these activities. The reason that wake surfing and teak surfing are considered negligent operation is for a variety of reasons including the potential for surfers […]...
3. What is “Bow Riding” and is it legal What is "Bow Riding" and is it legal...
4. All vessels are responsible for any discomfort or injury to other persons or damage to vessels caused by their wake All vessels are responsible for any discomfort or injury to other persons or damage to vessels caused by their wake...
5. What do I need to do to make my boat “legal” and ready to go? What do I need to do to make my boat "legal" and ready to go?...
6. Are there PWC speed limits on waterways? Are there PWC speed limits on waterways?...
7. Lower Willamette River Wake Enhancing Device Ban Beginning January 1, 2010 a “wake enhancing device ban” will take effect for the lower Willamette River: Location: Willamette River between Newberg and Canby Adopted: September 2008 Rule Summary: beginning January 1, 2010 -Slow-no-wake within 100’ of private structures and no wake-enhancing devices. Background: This rule was adopted to address wake-related property damage on this narrow stretch of […]...
8. Wakeboard Vests For Any Water Sport Life jackets, or live vests, must be used with most all water sports to be participating safely. This is true for everything from wakeboarding to wake surfing. Some suggest that there is always the potential danger of hitting your head and becoming unconscious. We have always recommended you check your equipment and make sure it […]...
9. Is there a minimum age or proficiency exam required to operate a power boat Is there a minimum age or proficiency exam required to operate a power boat...
10. Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? ...
11. Personal Watercraft Law Changes Personal watercraft operators are reminded that New Jersey personal watercraft laws have recently changed.  The law now states that a person is not permitted to operate a personal watercraft above minimum headway speed within 100 feet of buoys or signs that mark the boundaries of a swimming area, the shoreline, any person in the water, […]...
12. How to get a personal watercraft insurance quote online Rating agencies are available online and are a valuable resource to help motorists make a well informed decision before choosing a company. These agencies use certain tiers which they place insurers in based on their financial stability; for example, one agency uses letter grades similar to school grading. If a carrier receives an “A” then […]...
13. Improper speed or distance is not maintaining a proper speed and/or distance while operating a PWC Improper speed or distance is not maintaining a proper speed and/or distance while operating a PWC...
14. Is it legal to drink alcohol while boating? While it isn’t illegal to drink alcohol on a boat, it is against the law to operate a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. The blood alcohol limit for boating is the same as that for driving a car – 0.08%. If you are convicted of Boating Under the Influence (BUI), […]...
15. Is it legal to drink alcohol while boating or using a personal watercraft? Is it legal to drink alcohol while boating or using a personal watercraft?...