- Learn to swim before attempting to water ski. Skiers should wear a life jacket at all times.
- If you fall: Recover skis, as they will keep you afloat; raise a hand to signal boat driver all is well; if you’re in a congested area, raise a ski so other boats can see you.
- Stay away from all objects such as docks, seawalls, and boats. Skiers seldom get hurt from hitting the water but accidents have happened from hitting solid objects.
- Be considerate of the rights of swimmers, boatmen and fishermen.
- Don’t yell “hit it” until your ski tips are up and the rope is taut.
- When landing, run parallel to shore, come in slowly and release tow bar a safe distance from shore. Don’t land in swimming areas.
- Always check equipment before skiing.
- When skiing with more than one person, use ropes of the same length. A longer rope for one skier might wrap around the legs of the others should the first skier fall.
- When jumping use a single handle. Double handles are dangerous in a fall as they may wrap around a part of the body.
- 10. Any person permitting himself to be towed during the period one hour after sunset to one hour prior to sunrise is guilty of a misdemeanor.