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Towing on the water

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It takes three to ski

If you are using your boat or jet ski to tow somebody or something, you must:

  • have an observer on board who is 10 years of age or older
  • travel in anticlockwise direction
  • always wear a lifejacket (including person being towed)
  • keep your wake to a minimum if it could affect other boats, people and structures.

 

Towing access lanes

You may only ski from shore in a towing access lane or reserved area, otherwise the 5 knot rule applies. You must keep to starboard (to the right) side of an access lane at all times. Swimming, diving and playing is prohibited in these areas.