MEDIC151
07-05-2005, 09:48 AM
While out the other day, the lake patrol stopped by for a little chat. I was legal, so they didn't have any issues, but I took the chance to ask a few questions. I asked them what their take on surfing was since I have heard that some of the enforcement guys think that surfing that close is reckless endangerment. They said that as long as I was using a boat like mine and not on plane, they didn't have a problem with it. Now, that being said, he also told me that there has been nothing handed down from above, and if there ever was, they would have to abide, naturally.
I also asked about the side entry jet pilot vest and others like them which they called "outlaws". I was told that you could be ticketed for those on Corp lakes while doing some watersports as they are not USCG approved. When I asked them, they said that they can be used but do not count towards your overall "approved pfd's" for inspection.
Overall, these guys were cool and didn't mind the questions. This was in Texas near Dallas so, application is a matter of location.
Medic
I also asked about the side entry jet pilot vest and others like them which they called "outlaws". I was told that you could be ticketed for those on Corp lakes while doing some watersports as they are not USCG approved. When I asked them, they said that they can be used but do not count towards your overall "approved pfd's" for inspection.
Overall, these guys were cool and didn't mind the questions. This was in Texas near Dallas so, application is a matter of location.
Medic