WATER SPORTS
To prevent personal injury, do not use your boat for
pulling parasails, kites, gliders or any device which can
become airborne.
Water skiing, knee boarding or riding a towed, inflatable
apparatus are some of the more popular water sports.
Taking part in any water sport requires increased safety
awareness by the participant and the boat operator. If you
have never pulled someone behind your boat before, it is a
good idea to spend some hours as an observer, working
with and learning from an experienced driver. It is also
important to be aware of the skill and experience of the
person being pulled.
Everyone participating in a water sport should observe
these guidelines:
1. Allow only capable swimmers to take part in any water
sport.
2. Always wear a personal flotation device (PFD)
approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Wearing a properly
designed PFD will help a stunned or unconscious
person stay afloat.
3. Always participate in water sports in safe areas. Stay
away from other boats, docks, piers, beaches,
swimmers and heavily traveled waterways.
4. Be considerate of others who share the water with you.
5. Give immediate attention to a person who has fallen.
He or she is vulnerable in the water alone and may not
be seen by other boaters.
6. Approach a person in the water from the lee side
(opposite the direction of the wind). Stop the motor
before coming close to the person.
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