2 New Boating Rules Every NJ Boat Owner Should Know

The Highlands Business Partnership, OPA – Offshore Powerboat Association and Jersey Shore Boat Racing present Roar on the River on May 19th.

Connor Hughes

It's summertime, and who does not love being out on the open waters getting some sun rays or even casting a line to catch some fish? But, folks at the Jersey Shore should be aware that there are 2 new boating rules for the 2024 season

The reason for these new rules is increased safety once out on the water. The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau will be monitoring these new rules as the season progresses. If you feel like playing captain, be sure to follow them...

2 New Boating Rules Here In New Jersey And What Are They

Here is the first one, Regulation 13:82-1.13, with personal watercraft operation. It says that the owner or operator must not allow any passengers to ride between them and the steering controls, ensuring the operator has unobstructed control of the boat at all times.
The second new rule says, that Regulation 13:82-3.1 goes for water skiing and wake surfing. It requires all boats involved in these activities to maintain a minimum distance of 200 feet from structures like docks, marinas, and bridges, as well as from other vessels and individuals in the water unless otherwise specified by the chapter.

Make sure, you stay safe out on the water, and also give me a call so I can be out there and have some fun alongside you and friends! I'm a huge fan of dropping anchor and have a great time at F-Cove or swinging by Tices Shoal, and letting loose, there is always a party out at those spots.

Thank you for taking the time out to check this story out and always rocking out with me and 95.9 The Rat. You can always get more stories by clicking right HERE. Much LOVE and CHEERS. - Gotts

GALLERY: WRAT Staff Parties on The Original Belmar Tiki Boat

Jackie Farago

Gotts and Eric Swift looking like a cute couple.

Marie Daley

The WRAT staff parties hard! Rock n Roll baby!

Rob Cochran

Gorgeous views from Shark River!

Marie Daley

Spacious boat for the WRAT staff to hang out on. The boat holds up to 45 people!

Marie Daley

Antipasto from Federico's. It's awesome you can bring your own food and drinks on boat!

Jackie Farago

Sales and digital staff bonding on the boat!

Jackie Farago

The Three Amigos!

Jackie Farago

There are 2 Tiki boats. We went out on II. Thank you again to Captain Rich and the crew for the awesome ride!

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Gotts is the unofficial mascot of the county. Whenever WRAT is hosting an event, people ask if Gotts will be there. there. Like Bigfoot, many people claim to see him in the area. According to Gotts, he was thrown out of home school in Monroe Township. To keep up with his own legend, Gotts likes writing about wacky local news that happens – such as pepperoni vandals. His favorite movie is Point Break, and is a big lover of Miller Lite. His favorite words to live by are “The windshield is always bigger than the rearview mirror”.