i think it is a judgement call, i would never put anyone in harms way. but will tow a kid slowly. we have taken all my nephews youngest 3 on a tube behind a boat. in circles in uncrowded area. my bro drove. and i dragged behind the tube going 5 mph or so. used up a 40 x 40 area or so.
it can be safe enough. you just need to make a judgement call.
Don't get me wrong. Kids can have a great time on a tube, and still be relatively safe. Last Sat. the wait for a safe entrance to go North from Mojabe was about 5 minutes. My point was that kids on tubes don't belong on the water with this many boats and PWC's. It's just plain irresponsible IMHO
One step furthur on your take,,,
Towing kids on a tube while participating in a poker run under those same conditions.
8-9 boats at a time rolling into-out of each leg/checkpoint on the run.
Crazy.
We don't tow holidays, Saturdays or events.
I agree.
I've always preferred weekdays in coves for tubing.