[Adopted 9-18-1981 byOrd. No. 102 (Ch.
67, Art. VI, of the 1992 Code)]
[Amended 10-16-1987 by Ord. No. 193; 8-15-2014 by Ord. No.
507]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A short, lightweight surfboard often ridden lying prone,
which is also called a "body board."
A small, light, canoe-like boat consisting of a light frame
with a watertight fiberglass or canvas cover.
A small surfboard that is propelled across water by a large
kite, to which the rider is attached via a harness.
A type of surfboard with one end rounded and the other tapered
to a point, used chiefly in surfing and often in lifesaving.
A type of short, rounded surfboard used for riding in shallow
water.
A long, narrow board made of wood, metal or fiberglass on
which a person stands or lies prone in surfboarding.
[Amended 7-19-1985 by Ord. No. 156; 10-16-1987 by Ord. No.
193]
A.
Surf leash required. No person shall use or operate
a surfboard or boogie board in the waters adjacent to the beach within
the corporate limits of the Town unless that surfboard or boogie board
is attached to the surfer by means of a rope or line of some durable
material, such device commonly known and referred to as a "surf leash."
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a surfboard, paddleboard,
kayak, kiteboard, hard-sided boogie board, boogie board with fins
or any similar devices of a hard or solid nature whenever the lifeguards
are on duty. Skimboards, soft-sided boogie boards or other padded
small devices such as inflated mats and floats are exempt.
[Amended 8-15-2014 by Ord. No. 507]
