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When towing a water skier or tuber, what does NASBLA say you should always have?

A way to watch the rider, plus a seat for them.

  1. A way to watch the person being towed ✔
  2. A second towrope as backup
  3. A loud air horn

Why: The driver has to look ahead, so someone must watch the rider behind. NASBLA also says to keep a seat open for the person being towed. Some states require an observer of a minimum age, so check local laws.

Huh, didn't know that: On a PWC, towing means you need seating space for three: the driver, the observer and the rider.

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Sources

  1. NASBLA ESP TR 103.1-2022, Technical Report: Water-Jet Propelled Supplement https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASBLA/76594a34-f3a1-4916-95ac-1e9c872170cc/UploadedImages/education/national-education-standards/ESP_TR_103_1_Water-JetPropelled_2022_06_01_Final.pdf
  2. NASBLA ESP TR 103-2022, Technical Report: Basic Boating Knowledge Core + Plus Power https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASBLA/76594a34-f3a1-4916-95ac-1e9c872170cc/UploadedImages/education/national-education-standards/ESP_TR_ESP_103_Core_Plus_Power_2022_06_01FINAL.pdf

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