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SAFETY
Boating is challenging and inherently dangerous. Follow safe boating practices. Be physically t enough to meet the challenges,
prepared for any weather conditions that might be anticipated, and follow the safety basics. Protect all personal items in a
waterproof bag. Secure all accessories to the boat.
Motor Safety and Reboarding
Warning: Spinning propellers and carbon monoxide produced by gas engines can cause serious injury or death.
• Do not approach a running motor from the water.
• If you or your passenger falls overboard, do not attempt to reboard in the motor mount area.
• Turn engine o at a safe distance when approaching a swimmer in the water.
• Install propeller guard on gas motors
If the motor is equipped with an engine safety cuto (kill) switch, the driver must attach the cable to themselves, either around
the thigh or wrist, or to clothing (preferably a life jacket). In addition:
• Test regularly to ensure that the engine stops when the kill cord is pulled from the switch.
• Make sure that the kill cord is in good condition.
• Always attach the kill cord securely to the driver, ideally before the engine is started, but certainly before the boat is put in
gear.
• Stop the engine before transferring the kill cord to another driver.
• Wireless kill switches are available and each passenger can wear one.
Reboarding:
To get back in the boat from the water, hold the oarlock with one hand. Stay low in the water and with a big scissor kick and pull
on the oarlock, grab on of the seats and throw one leg over onto the boat. Roll into the boat.
Warning Labels:
Safety Instructions/Boating Safety Basics are glued to the inside of the left chamber mid-ship.
Safety Training
Completion of an approved boating safety course is recommended for all operators of powered boats, and is required for junior
operators in many jurisdictions.
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