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FORMULA
OPERATION
FASTECH
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Larger boats produce a wake too big for skiers.
Only boats equipped with a ski-tow eye should be
used to pull water skiers. It is unlikely that anyone
would ski behind your Formula boat, but you
should be familiar with water sport safety and
hand signals.
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Water sport participants must wear a
USCG approved flotation device. A Type
III water ski vest is an approved and
practical PFD.
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Keep at least 100 ft away from all other
objects.
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When water sporting, have an
experienced driver and aft facing
observer the boat.
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Do not water sport in shallow water or
at night.
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Do not jump from a moving boat.
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Keep a downed water sporter in sight.
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Turn the engines OFF before you get
close to someone in the water.
NOTICE
It is unlawful to participate in water sports
while under the influence of alcohol or
other drugs.
When participating in water sports, be safe and
courteous and follow these guidelines:
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Be considerate to fishermen and others you
share the water with.
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Do not perform water sports in congested
areas.
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Stay away from navigation markers.
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Stay away from other boats and water sports
participants.
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Return immediately to a fallen water sport
participant.
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Regularly inspect water sport equipment to
ensure it is safe.
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Do not use any fuel burning appliances with
a transom exhaust port when swimming from
the stern swim platform.
Water Sport Hand Signals
Figure 7-17
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