All vessels must follow guidelines and obey California boating laws.
For kayaks, canoes and rafts inside the “No Motor Zone:"
- Only human-powered vessels are allowed within the No Motor Zone.
- Vessels less than 16 feet long and all canoes & kayaks regardless of length MUST have at least one life jacket for every person aboard. Vessels over 16 ft (except canoes and kayaks), must also have a Type IV throwable flotation device.
- Navigation lights are required between sunset and sunrise. Vessels under 23 feet MUST have at least a flashlight or lighted lantern to use as a signal to avoid collision and indicate distress.
For motorized boats outside the "No Motor Zone" within McCovey Cove:
- No wake
- Minimum way
- No overnight anchoring
- Vessels may arrive and anchor up to 2 hours before ballgames start and must depart soon after they end.
- Vessels must stay clear of the ferry landings and not obstruct their routes.