A. Persons in Attendant Boat. No watercraft, which shall have in tow or shall be otherwise assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivances, shall be operated or propelled in the harbor unless such watercraft is occupied by at least two competent persons, an operator and an observer. The observer shall continuously observe the person or persons being towed and shall display a flag immediately after the towed person or persons fall into the water, and during the time preparatory to skiing while the person or persons are still in the water. Such flag shall be a bright red or brilliant orange color, measuring at least 12 inches square, mounted on a pole not less than 24 inches long and displayed as to be visible from every direction; provided, that this subsection shall not apply to watercraft used in only authorized water ski tournaments, competitions, expositions or trials therefor or to personal watercraft, the design of which makes no provision for carrying an operator or any other person on board, and that is actually operated by the person or persons being towed. Every remote-operated personal watercraft shall have a flag attached which meets the requirements of this subsection.

B. Distance from Shore. It is unlawful to water ski or to tow or otherwise assist anyone on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivance within 100 yards of shoreline, pier, restricted area or shore installations; provided, water skiers may start at a shore installation but must head away from shore to a point at least 100 yards, as set forth above, before skiing parallel with the shore. The return to the shore must be on a 45-degree angle to the shoreline.

C. Personal Flotation Device Required. No person shall engage or attempt to engage in water skiing without wearing a United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device.

D. Night Skiing. No watercraft shall have in tow or shall otherwise be assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivance from sunset to sunrise; provided, that this subsection shall not apply to watercraft used in duly authorized water ski tournaments, competitions, expositions or trials therefor.

E. Prudent Operation of Boat. All watercraft having in tow or otherwise assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivance shall be operated in a careful and prudent manner and shall remain at all times at a reasonable and prudent distance from the person and property of others.

F. Prudent Skiing. Any person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivance shall conduct himself upon the same in a careful and prudent manner and shall remain at all times a reasonable and prudent distance from the person and property of others. (Ord. 5956 § 16, 2010; Ord. 5202 § 2, 2000; 1961 code § 13.09.210.)