Tow In Surfing?

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by ND081, Sep 2, 2010.

  1. ND081

    ND081 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 7, 2010
    so my buddy's coming down to LBI this weekend with his Wave-Runner, and with the swell we have I couldn't help but think about towing in :D. I know it sounds ridiculous but I was just wondering if it would even be allowed. there are a few unguarded beaches up here in Loveladies, but are there any restrictions with the coast guard and such?
     
  2. instantkarma

    instantkarma Well-Known Member

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    Oct 14, 2009
    yes. you are correct. it sounds ridiculous. but by all means give it a go. and let some people know so they can get video.
     

  3. instantkarma

    instantkarma Well-Known Member

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    Oct 14, 2009
    Is it allowed? Drinking and driving is against the law, we know how that goes. Go for it. Your assured a good story no matter what happens.
     
  4. ND081

    ND081 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 7, 2010
    haha alright I guess ill give him a call and see what he thinks
     
  5. rgnsup

    rgnsup Well-Known Member

    Jun 23, 2008
    Where are you? I live right outside LBI and was always looking for someone to use my ski with. I did it once at the south end. PM me.
     
  6. USCG47driver

    USCG47driver Member

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    Sep 2, 2010
    There are no laws per say about jetski use near the beach, but there are laws that require you remain 200yrds from people in the water. If you're going to use it during a hurricane, there are no laws that I am aware of that you'd be breaking...other than being nuttier than a box of squirrel turds. If a LEO wants to be a prick, they could hit you with endangering life (your own of course).
     
  7. njsurfer42

    njsurfer42 Well-Known Member

    Nov 9, 2009
    just stay well away from any & all paddle-in surfers that may be in the water...besides the ski chopping the hell out of the waves they're going for, it would be really easy in large surf conditions to accidentally kill someone. the fewer people around, the better.

    i've always kinda wanted to try it, tho...good luck! let us know how it goes.
     
  8. ND081

    ND081 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 7, 2010
    haha i hope it doesnt rain too much tomorrow. It's supposed to be double-overhead+
     
  9. JERSEYboarder

    JERSEYboarder Well-Known Member

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  10. ND081

    ND081 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 7, 2010
    would be funny if we had the whole swellinfo gang for a tow-in sesh. we would be the talk of the weather channel!
    "rampant hooligans commandeer new jersey beaches with jet skis during extreme water conditions"
     
  11. mOtion732

    mOtion732 Well-Known Member

    Sep 18, 2008
    not going to happen..
     
  12. njsurfer42

    njsurfer42 Well-Known Member

    Nov 9, 2009
    the words "rampant" & "hooligans" are not used together nearly often enough...
     
  13. VineyardSurfer

    VineyardSurfer Member

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    Sep 2, 2010
    Tow In

    Last year during hurricane Bill there were some guys doing some tow-in off No Mans (island south of Martha's Vineyard).
     
  14. Surferdann

    Surferdann Well-Known Member

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    Jul 22, 2008