24 SAFETY INFORMATION
HHaanndd SSiiggnnaallss
11.. SSppeeeedd uupp
Thumbs up
55.. CCuutt mmoottoorr
Slashing hand across
throat
22.. SSllooww ddoowwnn
Thumbs down
66.. OOKK aafftteerr aallll
Hands clasped over the
head
33.. TTuurrnn
Circling motion above
head followed by
pointing in the direction
of the turn
77.. SSttoopp
Hand raised with fingers
outstretched
44.. BBaacckk ttoo sshhoorree
Pat top of head
88.. AAllll OOKK
An "0" made with the
thumb and index finger
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.
Participate in watersports only in safe areas. Stay away from other boats, chan-
nels, beaches, restricted areas, swimmers, and heavily travelled waterways and
underwater obstructions.
TTooww RRooppee
Never wrap the tow rope around your wrist, hand or any body part. The rope may
suddenly lose its slack and cause you serious injuries such as amputation.
Both the operator and observer shall monitor the location of the tow rope when
participating in watersports. A slack tow rope can become entangled with a per-
son(s) or objects on the PWC or in the water, particularly when making a tight
turn or circling, and cause serious personal injury.
Do not pull the tow rope in front of other boats and be careful not to run over the
rope with the PWC because it could get trapped in the jet pump.
Do not tow a person in any watersport on a short tow rope such that the person
inhales exhaust fumes in concentration. Inhalation of concentrated exhaust
fumes, which contain carbon monoxide, can result in CO poisoning, personal in-
jury and death.
Use a tow rope of sufficient length and size and make sure it is adequately se-
cured to your watercraft.
RIDE SAFELY
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