Section 250-RICR-80-00-1.18 - Towing SkiersA. Applicability This section applies to all vessels on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the state towing a person(s) on water skis, surfboard, tube, or similar device.
B. Requirements and Restrictions for Towing Skiers 1. No person shall operate a vessel on any waters of this state for towing a person(s) on water skis, surfboard, tube, or similar device unless there is a person in the vessel at least twelve (12) years of age in addition to the operator who is in a position to observe the progress of the person(s) being towed.2. Any person on water skis, surf board, tube, or similar device being towed behind a vessel, must wear a personal flotation device approved by the U.S Coast Guard and approved for this towing activity.3. No person shall operate a vessel on any waters of this state towing a person(s) on water skis, surfboard, tube, or similar device, nor shall any person engage in water skiing, surfboarding, tubing, or a similar activity at any time between the hours from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.4. No person shall operate or manipulate any vessel, tow rope, or other device by which the direction or location of water skis, a surfboard, or similar device may be affected or controlled in such a way as to cause the water skis, surfboard, or similar device, or any person thereon to collide with or strike against any object or person.C. Exemptions The provisions of §§ 1.18(B)(1) through (3) of this Part do not apply to a performer engaged in a professional exhibition or a person(s) engaged in an activity authorized under R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-13.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-1.18
Amended effective 4/2/2023