Boaters must know local, state, and federal boating laws, as well as the navigation rules of the road. Boaters must ensure that there is a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device for each person on board.
Boaters are liable for all damage resulting from excessive wake or speed.
Bow riding is illegal. Personal watercraft such as Jet Skis are unsafe due to congestion and are prohibited after dark. Fireworks safety zones will remain in effect for up to one hour after the fireworks, due to a mandatory cool-down period. Discharge of any amount of oil or sewage is prohibited.