Chapter 14.36
WATER SKIING

Sections:

14.36.005    Water skiing safety – Requirements.

14.36.010    Towing vessel requirements.

14.36.020    Regulations for skiing.

14.36.030    Exceptions.

14.36.005 Water skiing safety – Requirements.

The following statute of the State of Washington is adopted by reference.

RCW

79A.60.170    Water skiing safety – Requirements.

(Ord. 2457 § 1, 2006).

14.36.010 Towing vessel requirements.

No watercraft which has in tow or shall be otherwise assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivances shall be operated or propelled in the waters of the City unless such watercraft shall be occupied by at least 2 competent persons, an operator and an observer; provided, that this section shall not apply to watercraft used in duly authorized water ski tournaments, competitions, expositions, or trial therefor. (Ord. 2457 § 1, 2006).

14.36.020 Regulations for skiing.

Water skiing on City waters shall be regulated as follows:

A. It is unlawful to ski parallel within 100 yards of shore installations. Water skiers may start at a shore installation but must head away from shore to a point at least 100 yards before skiing parallel with the shore. The return to shore must be at an angle of not less than 45 degrees to the shoreline.

B. No watercraft shall have in tow or otherwise assist a person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivance from sunset to sunrise.

C. All persons being towed by watercraft or personal watercraft shall wear a United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device as defined under WAC 352-60-030.

D. All watercraft having in tow or otherwise assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivance shall comply with RCW 79A.60.030 (Operation of a vessel in a negligent manner – Penalty) and RCW 79A.60.040 (Operation of a vessel in a reckless manner – Operation of a vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor – Penalty). (Ord. 2457 § 1, 2006).

14.36.030 Exceptions.

Regulations stated in this chapter shall not apply to vessels used in duly authorized water ski tournaments, competitions, expositions, or trials therefor, which have been duly authorized by the Chief of Police or other appropriate governmental agency. (Ord. 2457 § 1, 2006).