Water Skiing
The popular sport of water skiing has brought a special set
of safety precautions to observe in boating. The following
guides, in addition to the guides listed above, will do much
to reduce the hazards while water skiing. For more
information about water skiing, please contact the
American Water Ski Association, 799 Overlook Drive,
Winter Haven, FL 33884 (1-800-533-2972).
1. Water ski only in safe areas, away from other boats
and swimmers, out of channels, and in water free of
underwater obstructions.
2. Allow no one who cannot swim to water ski.
3. Have a second person aboard to observe the skier and
inform the driver about the skier’s hand signals (Figure
2-12). The driver must give full attention to operating
the boat and the waters ahead.
1. Thumb Up: Speed up the boat.
2. Thumb Down: Slow down the boat.
3. Cut Motor/Stop: Immediately stop boat. Slashing
motion over neck (also used by driver or observer).
4. Turn: Turn the boat (also used by driver). Circle
motion—arms overhead. Then point in desired
direction.
5. Return to Dock: Pat on the head.
6. OK: Speed and boat path OK or signals
understood.
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