Ocean City Boat Safety Gear · Ocean City, Maryland

Engine kill switch and lanyards?

Answer

Attach kill-switch lanyard to PFD or wrist on small skiffs—ejected operators without lanyards become man-overboard statistics. PWCs require lanyard use by law.

Sources: U.S. Coast Guard · Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City

Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.