150’ Rule Applies to Rafts Too

[ApS]

When a skier falls, it takes about a minute for the towing boat to return to them. (Depending on boat size, type, and speed).

Even if the skier catches up with a ski to correctly signal his position to approaching boats, the towing boat would still need 300+ feet to slow, make the turn, guide the towrope, and return to the skier. This leaves the skier dangerously vulnerable, and hundreds of feet from the safety of the towing boat.

Remember how some Winnipesaukee boaters can't see navigation markers?

Originally Posted by Woodsy

I used to get so twisted up about 150' rule violations... but realistically, its a guideline as just about everyone will not estimate the distance correctly on the water.

So unless they are danger close... I don't get worked up about it.

Woodsy

I'd try.