2013 New York State Boater's Guide - (Page 63)

Prohibited Operation Boating while Intoxicated (BWI) - prohibited on all watercraft, laws are strict, penalties severe Swim Areas - no operation permitted within 500 feet of a designated swim area, except in bodies of water where the opposing shoreline is less than 500 feet or when launching and retrieving a PWC from a designated launch site. PWC must not exceed 10 mph when within this zone. Reckless Operation - strictly prohibited, examples of such operation would be: • wake jumping too close to other vessels, • weaving through congested traffic, • last minute swerving to avoid collision, Liveries - prohibited from renting PWC to individuals less than 16 years of age. Livery operators are also required to check proof of age, and if the individual is less than 18 years of age, a boating safety certificate, prior to renting out equipment. Liveries must also explain/ demonstrate proper use of a PWC, as well as maintain rental records for not less than one year. Those 18 years of age and older wishing to rent a PWC from a livery may do so without a boating safety certificate provided they operate in a specific area within 2500 feet of the livery, or if removed from the livery location they may not be operated beyond 500 feet of the livery operator in order that they may be supervised. In cases where a livery operator is monitoring PWC away from the livery, his/her PWC or life jacket must be clearly marked in a distinguishable manner. Reminder - a PWC is a recreational boat which means that its operator must obey the rules of the road. PWC operators should also be mindful that group riding in one area may annoy other waterfront users/ owners, and may in fact become dangerous, particularly if one’s attention is limited to having fun while neglecting other traffic or hazards. 63

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2013 New York State Boater's Guide

2013 New York State Boater's Guide
Introduction
Contents
Registration
Trailering
Equipment
Rules of the Nautical Road
General Boating Requirements
Getting Underway
Specific Recreational Boating Activities
Personal Watercraft

2013 New York State Boater's Guide

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