26Feb 2020 by admin

Jet Ski Rules and Regulations

Each person operating, riding on, or being towed behind a personal watercraft must wear an approved non-inflatable wearable personal flotation device (PFD). Inflatable PFDs are prohibited for personal watercraft use. The operator of a personal watercraft must attach the engine cutoff switch lanyard (if equipped by the manufacturer) to his/her person, clothing or PFD. Personal watercraft may not be operated from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, even if navigation lights are used. Remember, both federal and state law requires the use of navigation lights from sunset to sunrise. Maneuvering a personal watercraft by weaving through congested vessel traffic, jumping the wake of another vessel unreasonably close or when visibility around the vessel is obstructed, or swerving at the last possible moment to avoid collision is classified…
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26Feb 2020 by admin

Water Ski Rules and Regulations

The operator of a vessel towing someone on skis or another aquaplaning device must either have an observer, in addition to the operator, on board who is attendant to the actions of the skier or have and use a wide-angle rear-view mirror. No one may ski or aquaplane between the hours of 1/2 hour past sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise. No one may water ski or use another aquaplaning device unless they are wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved non-inflatable wearable personal flotation device (PFD). Inflatable PFDs are prohibited for skiing/aquaplaning. No one may ski or use another aquaplaning device while impaired by alcohol or other drugs. The operator of a vessel towing a skier may not pull the skier close enough to a fixed object or another vessel that…
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18Feb 2020 by admin

Boating Safety Requirement Exemptions

The following operators are exempt from the boating requirements: A person licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard as a master of a vessel. A person operating on a private lake or pond. An operator who is accompanied onboard by a person who is least 18 years old and possesses the required Boating Safety Education Identification Card, provided that person is attendant to and responsible for the safe operation of the vessel. An operator who is accompanied onboard by a person who is exempt from the educational requirements, provided that person is attendant to and responsible for the safe operation of the vessel. A non-resident who has in his or her possession proof that he or she has completed a NASBLA-approved boater safety course or equivalency examination from another state. A…
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10Feb 2020 by admin

How to get a temporary boating license in Florida

Go to www.boat-ed.com/floridarental/ from there it is simple you create an account and start the course. The cost of the course is $9.99 this includes access to study materials and unlimited exam attempts. You have the option to study the online course material and take the practice exam or you can go straight to the 25-question Temporary Boating Certification Exam. The exam does not have to be taken all at once. In order to help pass the exam check out our other post on our blog that has a study guide with over 60 questions and answers!(https://www.tonystours.com/2020/02/10/boaters-education-questions-and-answers-study-guide/) The exam should not take longer than 15-30 minutes. Also, you do not have to be a Florida resident to take this exam. It is offered to everyone. Good Luck! After passing with…
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