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Chapter 2
♦ Improper boat handling especially high speed turns
in rough water. Improper trim.
♦ Being too far from shore with inadequate fuel
supply or navigational aids..
♦ Passengers, especially children that are not wearing
the proper life saving devices.
♦ Skipper or passengers not seated in the boat.
♦ Running a craft that is mechanically marginal.
REPORTING BOATING ACCIDENTS
According to the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971
involving collision, accident or other casualty, the operator
must make a formal report within 48 hours to the nearest
state boating authority when the incident involves:
1. Death
2. Injury requiring treatment other than first aid
3. The disappearance of someone from a boat under death
or injury circumstances.
A formal report must be made within 10 days for accidents
involving more than $500 damage or complete loss of
vessel.
For information regarding accident reporting, plaease call
the Boating Safety Hotline at 800-368-5647.
RENDERING ASSISTANCE
The operator of a vessel is obligated by law to provide
assistance that can be provided safely to any individuals
in dangerous situation on the waterways. The operator is
subject to fine and or imprisonment for failure to do so.
Move cautiously and think before acting.
The operator of a vessel is obligated by law to provide
assistance that can be provided safely to any individuals in
dangerous situation on the waterways. The operator is sub-
ject to fine and or imprisonment for failure to do so. Move
cautiously and think before acting.
AVOID BODILY INJURY OR DEATH!
TO AVOID FALLING
STAY SEATED IN THE COCKPIT
WHILE THE BOAT IS RUNNING .
DANGER
!
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