Trophy 1901 Bay - Homeland Security Restrictions; Americas Waterway Watch

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TROPHY Owner’s Manual Supplement
1901 Bay - 2101 Bay - 2401 Bay
America’s Waterway Watch
In March, 2005, the U.S. Coast Guard officially launched
America’s Waterway Watch to encourage the boating
public to report suspicious activities in our nation’s ports
and waterways. America’s Waterway Watch simply asks
anyone who works, lives, or recreates on the water to
keep an eye out for suspicious activities. Anyone who
spots such activity is asked to call the National Response
Center’s 24-hour hotline, 800-424-8802 or 877-24WATCH
(877-249-2824).
Homeland Security Restrictions
Recreational boaters have a role in keeping our waterways
safe and secure. Violators of the restrictions below can
expect a quick and severe response.
• DO NOT approach within 100 yards, and
slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of
any U.S. Naval vessel. If you need to pass
within 100 yards of a U.S. Naval vessel for
safe passage, you must contact the U.S.
Naval vessel or the Coast Guard escort vessel
on VHF-FM channel 16.
DO NOT approach within 100 yards of any U.S.
Naval vessel without fi rst contacting the vessel
on VHF-FM channel 16. To do so will result in a
quick and severe response.
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DANGER
• Observe and avoid all security zones. Avoid
commercial port areas, especially those that
involve military, cruise line or petroleum
facilities. Observe and avoid other restricted
areas near dams, power plants, etc.
• DO NOT stop or anchor beneath bridges or
in channels.
• Allow passengers to ride only in areas
that do not pose a hazard to themselves
or the boat.
• DO NOT allow several passengers to ride
in the bow of a small open-bow boat,
causing the boat to “plow” into the
water.
• DO NOT allow passengers to ride on the
gunwales.
• DO NOT overload the stern.
• Observe the manufacturer’s recommended
on-plane seating locations.
• Passengers should remain seated while
boat is moving.
WARNING
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Passenger Seating
Wet decks are slippery. Wear proper footwear
and use extreme caution on wet surfaces.
WARNING
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• Anyone who controls the boat
should have taken a boating safety course
and have trained in the proper operation
of the boat.
• Always operate the boat at speeds
that will not put people or property in
danger.
• Be constantly aware of conditions in
all directions when underway and
before turning.
• Reduce speed, use a lookout to
identify possible hazards or diffi culties,
and turn on navigation lights when:
- visibility is impaired;
- in rough water; and
- in congested waterways.
• You are responsible for damage caused
by your wake.
WARNING
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