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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. It is
produced by gasoline engines and is a component of exhaust fumes.
Shut o the engine when people are on the swim platform or in the
water around the rear of the boat.
Do not do any other activities which puts people in close proximity of
the transom when the engine is running.
For the most current information on carbon monoxide, you may
call, write or visit on-line any of the following:
United States Coast Guard
Oce of Boating Safety (CG-5422)
2100 Second Street SW STOP 7581,
Washington, DC 20593-7581
1-800-368-5647 www.uscgboating.org
NMMA
National Marine Manufacturers Association
231 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2050, Chicago, IL 60604
312-946-6200 www.nmma.org
American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc.
613 Third St., Suite 10, Anapolis, MD 21403
410-956-4460 www.abycinc.org
Water Sports Safety
Riders are obligated to be as aware of the fundamental safety rules as
well as the boat operator. If you are new to towed water sports, seek
certied training before starting. You will nd it especially helpful to
join a local ski club and USA Waterski when possible.
Always remember that the majority of water sports injuries are the
result of impacts with other objects, so always look where you are
going and be aware of what is going on around you.
Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in severe injury or death to you
and/or others.
• Every skier must always wear a USCG-approved personal otation device.
• Maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from all other objects, including
other boats, piers, rafts, mooring and navigational buoys, pilings, abutments,
or any other items.
• Always have an experienced driver and observer in the boat when skiing.
• Never ski in shallow water, close to shore, or in water where you do not
know the depth or what is beneath the surface.
• Never put your arm, head, or any other part of your body through the handle-
bridle of the ski line nor wrap the line around any part of the body at any time.
• Never ski at night, or directly in front of other boats.
• Never jump from a boat that is moving at any speed, nor enter or exit the
water when the engine is running (ON).
• Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing hand signals and
common skiing courtesy.
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