I frequently boat in Lake Erie (out of the PA portion) and on hot, calm days we often anchor the boat and swim nearby it. I was just wondering if it was actually prohibited or not, I looked through authority handbooks and websites but couldn't really find a clear-cut answer and was just wondering... it is legal to tube and water-ski so I wouldn't think it would be a problem so long as you stayed nearby your boat, thanks in advance.
2007-07-10 16:11:53 · 6 answers · asked by Nate 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
yes its legal, but stay close to your boat for safety
2007-07-10 16:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by John M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal isnt an issue, but for safety purposes, you should keep someone on the boat (sober) to keep a look out for other boats that may be speeding by. They can blow a horn or call them on the radio to let them know that there are swimmers in the water. they should also have a type 4 (throwable) PFD handy in case someone gets into trouble.
Diving flag wouldnt be a bad idea to fly off an antenna or something tall to also warn others that people are in the water. I wouldnt run the engine while people are swimming either.
I may be a little over cautious, but better safe than sorry.
2007-07-10 18:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I stay in Michigan and that i prevalent Mackinac and Traverse city each twelve months. I even have been as much as Whitefish factor and have long gone on the Pictured Rocks excursion on Lake better. That lake is the two dazzling and frightening - we had a fog are available and we could no longer see an inch in front individuals for almost an hour. It replaced into mind-blowing!!
2016-11-08 23:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by dugas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A diver down flag Red /white stripe that will let other boaters now that there are people in the water. An stay a safe distance away.
2007-07-11 03:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have PFD's on, and as mentioned above (someone sober on board), what if you get pulled away from the boat ? It's NOT a good idea.
"Drowning" is NEVER "IN".
2007-07-10 21:39:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know yes, as long as you aren't anchoring where skiers are, or boats are speeding by, have fun.
2007-07-10 16:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋