Seven safety rules of water skiing
1. No Skiing before 6am of after 6pm i.e. Before sunrise or after sunset
2. No more than three people may be towed behind a boat at one time + all must wear an approved PFD (personal floatation device)
3. The driver of the boat must be at least 16 years of age and own a full boating licence, however the observer may be between 12-15 years of age and does not have to possess any qualifications – There must always be an observer present while towing
4. Observers must communicate effectively at all times, informing the driver of falls or dangers
5. The boat must make an anti-clockwise turn while setting off from the bank
6. Dropped skis must not be left in the water
7. A boat must not travel within 50 metres of or directly behind a skier being towed by another boat