Observer Laws In Oregon

[tski97]

Do any one know what the observer laws are in Oregon. I have looked at the online training course for the boating license and it only says that you need one. IS there a certain age required?

[pj]

RE: Observer Laws In Oregon

I don't see an age restriction listed in the material I found online either. Guess that would come down to the officer's interpretation on that particular day.

[DanielC]

RE: Observer Laws In Oregon

I believe thay have to be 13 or older. However, if you are practicing for a competition, in a course, and maintain contact with the boat, by the handle, you do not have to have an observer. Contact the State marine board for clarification, and it would be handy to have the exact printed law, with reference number, to show the marine officer that stops you.

[tski97]

RE: Observer Laws In Oregon

I always thought it was 12, I believe in California that is the law but in Oregon i can not find it. I thought it was odd that there was no age requirment just that you need it. If i find anything esle i will post it.

[convo]

RE: Observer Laws In Oregon

I know this doesn't apply directly to Oregon, but there is a similar law in Wisconisn. You must have an observer but there is no specific age limit set. The regs. read that the person(observer) must be capable/competent to convey necessary info. to the driver, about the condition of the skier. That is obviously open to some interpretation. I have had my 5 year old daughter be a spotter.

[Hollywood]

Re: RE: Observer Laws In Oregon

However, if you are practicing for a competition, in a course, and maintain contact with the boat, by the handle, you do not have to have an observer.

Does this only apply for slalom? Sounds rather redundant. If you weren't in contact with the the rope, you wouldn't be skiing therefore not requiring a spotter.