Operating a PWC

It is strongly recommended that PWC be operated during daylight hours only. If a PWC is operated at night, it must display the required navigation lights.

PWC must be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner. It is illegal to operate a PWC in a way that endangers the life, limb, or property of others. Specifically, it is against the law to:

• Weave your PWC through congested waterway traffic at high speed.
• Follow closely behind and within the wake of a vessel towing a person on water skis or other similar devices.
• Cut between a vessel and the person(s) being towed by that vessel.
• Jump the wake of another vessel unnecessarily close to that vessel.
• Encircle or buzz another vessel or person in the water.
• Cross the path of another vessel at right angles while close to the stern of the other vessel or when visibility around the other vessel is obstructed.
• Swerve at the last possible moment to avoid collision.
• Chase, harass, or disturb wildlife or birds with your PWC.