WI Boater Safety Handbook
Boater Safety
The Town of Manitowish Waters adheres to all of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource Boating laws. To access the Handbook of Wisconsin Boating Laws and Responsibilities, as well as important information on life preservers, boating safety classes and general boating safety tips, use the button below.
NOTE: A Manitowish Waters town ordinance differs from state law for water-skiing hours and hours of operation for personal watercraft (PWC).
Statute 151-5: Water-skiing
A(1): “No person shall water-ski or operate any motorboat or PWC towing a person engaged in water-skiing or similar activity between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., local time.”
Statute 151-6: Hours of Operation for Personal Watercraft
“No person shall operate a PWC between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., local time.”
Find more ordinance information on Boating and Personal Watercraft here. If you have questions, please contact the Town Office at 715-543-8400.
