Safety
3-9
Water Sports Responsibility Code
BE AWARE
There are risks in boating and water sports that good judgment and
personal awareness can help reduce. To increase your enjoyment of water
sports, follow the ten elements of the Code.
In water sports, it is your responsibility to:
• ALWAYS familiarize yourself with applicable laws, waterways and inherent risks.
• ALWAYS have a capable observer in addition to driver, and agreed on hand
signals.
• ALWAYS wear a properly fitted life jacket approved by your country's agency.
• ALWAYS read user's manual and inspect equipment before use.
• ALWAYS ski and ride under control, at proper speeds, and within your limits.
• ALWAYS turn ignition off when anyone is near watercraft power drive unit.
• ALWAYS stay clear of engine exhaust to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
• NEVER “Platform Drag” or touch swim platform while the engine is running.
• NEVER ski or ride near swimmers, shallow water, other boats or obstacles.
• NEVER operate watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol.
Know Water Sports Hand Signals
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-1
Falling Tips for Water Sports
• Sudden falls happen. DO NOT put any body parts (arms, legs, head) inside the
rope handle.
• Tighten your life jacket straps for a snug fit.
CIRCLE
SPEED OK
TURN LEFT
TURN RIGHT
BACK
TO DOCK
STOP
SKIER IN WATER
WATER SPORT HAND SIGNALS
SPEED FASTER
CUT ENGINE
SPEED SLOWER
SKIERS O.K.
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