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• Anchor, extra anchor line; water‑proof storage containers.
• Manual bilge pump and extra drain plugs; compass and map
or chart of area.
• Spare operating equipment; batteries, bulbs, fuses, etc.
• Transistor radio and drinking water.
Know signs of weather change and avoid foul weather and
rough-sea boating.
Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to
return.
Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways. Boat
operators should complete a boating safety course. Courses are
offered in the U.S.A. by:
1. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
2. The Power Squadron
3. The Red Cross
4. Your state boating law enforcement agency
Direct all inquiries to the Boat U.S. Foundation information number
1‑800‑336‑BOAT (2626).
We strongly recommend that all powerboat operators attend one
of these courses.
You should also review the NMMA Sources of Waterway
Information booklet. It lists regional sources of safety, cruising and
local navigation and is available at no charge by writing to:
Sources of Waterway Information
National Marine Manufacturers Association
410 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611 U.S.A.
Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated. Do not allow
anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that was not intended
for such use. This includes the back of seats, gunwales,
transom, bow, decks, raised fishing seats, any rotating fishing
seat; or anywhere that an unexpected acceleration, sudden
stopping, unexpected loss of boat control, or sudden boat
movement could cause a person to be thrown overboard or into
the boat.
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