Relating to: the regulation of wakesurfing and providing a penalty.

AB 1033 defines "wakesurfing" as riding a motorboat's wake, either being towed or not, and establishes new safety rules for the activity. The bill requires wakesurfers to stay at least 200 feet from shorelines, docks, other people in the water, or vessels, and mandates wearing a federally-approved personal flotation device (PFD). It also adds wakesurfing safety education to mandatory boating courses and creates an exception for sanctioned tournaments with adequate lighting. The law directly affects recreational boaters and motorboat operators engaging in wakesurfing, updating existing towing regulations (Section 6) and requiring safety training (Section 8).