Towed Water Sports in Oklahoma

Anyone being towed behind a boat or PWC, in an activity such as water skiing, must wear a properly fitted wearable USCG-approved PFD. There must be a person, other than the operator, on board who is at least 8 years old and who continually observes the skier, or the towing vessel must be equipped with an efficient wide angle convex rear-view mirror. PWC’s without a proper observer must be equipped with 2 mirrors.

The towing vessel must have a capacity rating at least equal to the number of people operating, observing, and being towed.

Towing people on water skis or similar devices is only permitted between sunrise and sunset. It is prohibited during periods of restricted visibility.

No person may operate or manipulate any vessel, tow rope or other device to cause a person to collide or strike any object or other person.