[ve-l] jetskies

[Dave Donkers]

Robert  --

According to the current Illinois handout and the
Boat Illinois material, they are not required if
the boat is less than 16 feet in length.

On Lake Michigan, they must have "visual distress
signals as required and approved by the U,S. Coast
Guard" - COLREGS has waving arms listed as a VDS.

Basically - required, no.  On Lake Michigan - there
have been PWC operators break down or run out of
gas miles offshore and spend days before rescue.
If they have room. I'd strongly recommend them.

Dave Donkers
DuPage

ROBERT HARRISON wrote:
> Does the state of Illinois require a jetski to carry a safety flare?
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