The operator of a Personal Watercraft shall operate in a reasonable and prudent manner. This includes being aware of other boats in the operating area, awareness of environmental concerns and respecting the rights of shoreline property owners and campers. The PWC operator should not follow other boats closely and should not jump the wake of other boats. A wide-angle rear view mirror may be used instead of the observer. In addition each person engaged in water skiing or aquaplaning shall wear a U. S. Coast Guard approved PFD or have an additional approved device onboard.
Water skiing is legal only between the hours of one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Personal watercraft operators shall not tow any person unless the watercraft is designed to accommodate more than one person. Races and Regattas Kansas law requires a permit to hold a race, regatta or other marine event. Check with state authorities in advance to obtain proper authorization. Environmental Concerns Human sewage from boats is a source of pollution that poses environmental and health problems. It is unlawful to place, leave or discharge sewage into the waters of Kansas.