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• Idle forward to make the rope tight.
• Accelerate only when the tow rope is completely tight and the skier/rider
has given the “hit it” signal. The words GO and NO can be easily confused
with nearby wind, water and engine noise. It is best to find another signal
other than GO to tell the driver to power up. “Hit it” or “boat driver” are
better options.
• Always approach fallen skiers/riders in the water from the driver’s side so
the driver does not lose sight of them.
• Minimize repetitive passes on any one portion of shoreline. Once you’ve
run the same line for a while, move on to another area.
TURN OFF ENGINE when a skier/rider is near the boat, rather than running the
engine in NEUTRAL. An accidental bump of the throttle when the engine is running
could put the boat in gear.
• DO NOT let the tow rope slip under the boat and become tangled in the
propeller. It is a good practice to keep a knife on board should this
situation occur.
• Always pay attention to the water ahead, the surrounding traffic and the
onboard observer. The observer must always keep the boater aware of the
skier/rider status.
• DO NOT whip skiers or riders near shores, docks, other boats or fixed
obstructions; they can glide 100 feet or more after they let go of the rope.
Entanglement Hazard: Never accelerate before the
rope is 100% tight and before the skier/rider gives the “hit it” signal.
Accelerating before the “hit it” signal is given could result in the skier/rider
becoming entangled in the rope.
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