WATER SPORT PRECAUTIONS
Besides learning the safety precautions for safe boating, as well as un-
derstanding and knowing required rules and regulations, you are obli-
gated to be particularly careful around other water sportsmen, such as
scuba divers, fi shermen, water skiers and wake boarders.
Skin & Scuba Divers____________________________
Whenever you see a “Diver Down” fl ag, maintain a distance of at
least 100 feet on inland waters. In bays and open waters, stay 300 feet
away. The fl ag indicates a diver in the water. If a diver is operating
from your boat, be certain to use this fl ag and post a lookout on board
for a divers air bubbles. Sometimes divers stray from the fl ag area, so
be cautious and slow down.
Red
White
Diver Down Flag
Fishermen____________________________________
As far as general conduct towards other fi shermen, leave them plenty
of space to fi sh their area. Stay clear of fi shermen who may have lines
or nets out which might get caught in your propeller if you come too
close. Slow down when approaching fi shing boats. DO NOT return
to cruising speed until the fi shing boats have been passed. If a fi shing
boat is anchored, a large wake could fl ip or swamp the boat.
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