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Obey the following rules when towing a water-skier– it’s the law:

• A spotter must be in the boat at all times
• The towing vessel must be equipped with an extra seat for each person that is being towed in case an emergency recovery is necessary
• Only personal watercraft designed to carry three or more people can be used for towing a water-skier
• The person being towed must wear an approved flotation device (a ‘ski belt’ is not considered to be an approved flotation device)
• The towing vessel cannot be operated by remote control
• Do not tow water-skiers between one hour after sunset to sunrise
• It is a criminal offence, as governed by the Criminal Code of Canada, to tow a person after dark