§ 7-14. Reckless operation.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any boat or water ski in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person. The failure to observe the traffic rules as prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard regulations shall constitute prima facie evidence of the violation of this section. This will include any person operating or using a motorboat to knowingly permit any person to ride upon any portion thereof not designed or intended for the use of passengers or for any person to ride upon any portion of a boat not designed or intended for the use of passengers. The failure to observe the following traffic rules shall constitute prima facie evidence of the violation of this section:

(a)

Passing. When two (2) boats are approaching each other "head on" or nearly so, it shall be the duty of each boat to bear to the right and allow the other boat to pass to the left.

(b)

Crossing. When boats approach each other obliquely or at right angles the boat on the left shall yield the right of way to the boat on the right.

(c)

Overtaking. One (1) boat may overtake another boat on either side but shall yield the right of way to the overtaken boat.

(d)

Sailboats. When a sailboat and motorboat are operating so as to involve the risk of collision with each other, the motorboat shall yield the right of way to the sailboat in all cases.

(Ord. No. 643, § 3; Ord. No. 774, § 3)