b'B O AT I N G R E G U L AT I O N SWaterskiing and Parasailing continued Teak surfing and platform dragging is prohibited.shall not fly over or under obstructions such as utility lines andViolation of this section is now an infraction.bridges; nor shall they fly over dams, locks, docks, launching ramps,Wing-In-Ground (WIG) Vesselsswim areas, marinas or congested areas. A wing-in-ground (WIG) effect vessel must be approved by the Self-propelledwaterskisandsurfboards,andremotecontrolDEEP before operating recreationally and by the U.S. Coast Guard devices which tow waterskiers, are prohibited in Connecticut. before operating for commercial or for research purposes.All waterski jumps and slalom courses require a permit. Contact the Boating Division or visit our website for information. Marine Events PermitsA Quick Summary of the On state waters, all marine parades, regattas, races, tournaments, Waterskiing and Parasailing Sectionfireworks over water, exhibitions, or other activities requiring exclusive useofaportionofawaterbody,useofastateboatlaunch,or Boaters operating a boat while engaged in towed water sports mustmodification or suspension of any laws or regulations require a permit carry their endorsement. issued by the DEEP. Applications must be received by the DEEP Boating Boaters may not waterski or operate the towing vessel so as toDivision at least 45 days prior to the event.endanger persons or property. For details visit the DEEP websitehttps://portal.ct.gov/The number of persons in a towing boat plus the number of personsDEEP/Boating/Boating-and-Paddling and select Laws / being towed may not exceed the legal capacity of the boat, except byRequirements / Permits.Marine Event Permit. NOTE: If your event is on tidal waters, contact the USCG Sector Police may terminate the water skiing activity of a given vessel forLong Island Sound Marine Events Coordinator by phone: (203) 468-the remainder of a given day if anyone on or being towed by that vessel4565 or Email: D01-SMB-SECLISSPWMarineEvents@uscg.milviolates water skiing regulations.Two water skiing violation convictions in one year will mean the lossMarker (Buoy or Beacon) Permits of endorsement for the remainder of that year and the year that follows.All markers (buoys or beacons) other than a divers flag require Restoration is available only upon completion of the suspension perioda permit from the DEEP. This includes markers placed for swim and passing the waterskiing class.TUBING SAFETY TIPSTubing is a great water sport. Please Learn how to balance weight injuries; when pulling more than one tube remember that riders do not have theproperly position tubers based on the(and be extra vigilant) to prevent tuber directional control that water skiers have.tubes characteristics; some ride bettercollisions.Take these special precautions to ensurewith weight back, some need tubers to Approach with caution on the fun. ride belly down. operator side of the boat into the wind orRiders are required to wear a USCG Turn off the engine and count to 10currentthen turn the engine off; keep approved life jacket. before allowing a person into the water engine off for re-boarding. By law you must have an observerthe propeller continues to spin after the Never back up to a person or allow (or spotter) at least 12 years old to watchengine is shut off. them to use the propeller to re-board.for tuber safety.Make sure the tuber and the Securely stow all gear and tubeatMake sure the vessel operator,observer understand and communicatethe end of the day before throttling up; observer and tubers are alert and sober. hand signals; always listen to the tuber;never have someone coil the line for tubeFollow manufacturers recommen- use the spotterthe boat operator shouldif the boat is in gear and the tube is still dationsregarding capacity in terms ofnot be watching the tuber. in the water or has any chance of flying passenger weight, number of riders, age Use caution when making turns out of the boat.limit and maximum towing speeds. tube speed increases during a turn and Vessel operator should ensure thatSecurely fasten the lineuse ariders can fall off or be thrown; neverall participants are not entangled in the heavy duty line designed for towing tubes;have the tuber on the inside of a turn;tow line prior to accelerating.check condition regularly. plan ahead of the turn to make sure tubeFor additional safe waterskiing infor- Know the area ahead of time will have room to safely pass other boatsmation and our online waterskiing course, maintain a safe distance between theor docks.visit https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/tube and other boats, piers and floating Slow the boat speed when need- Boating/Safety/Safe-Waterskiing-En-platforms. edwhen crossing wakes to avoid backdorsement 2022 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE27'