Four winns 318 VISTA Owner's Manual page 41

2.. Allow.no.one.who.can.not.swim.to.water.ski..
Skiers must wear a USCG approved floatation .
device..A.Type.III.water-ski.vest.is.an.approved.
and.practical.PFD.
3.. Have.a.second.person.aboard.to.observe.the..
skier.and.inform.the.driver.about.the.skier's.hand.
signals.(Figure.B-17)..The.driver.must.give.full.
attention.to.operating.the.boat.and.the.waters.
ahead.
4.. Give.immediate.attention.to.a.fallen.skier..Be.
careful.not.to.swamp.the.boat.while.taking.the.
skier.on.board.
5.. Always.participate.in.water.sports.in.safe.areas..
Stay.away.from.other.boats,.beaches,.swimmers,.
and.heavily.traveled.waterways.
6.. Be.considerate.of.others.with.whom.you.share..
the.water.
Boating Safety - Section B
7.. 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.
8.. Approach.a.person.in.the.water.from.the.lee.side.
(opposite.the.direction.of.the.wind)..Stop.the.motor.
at.least.a.boat.length.from.the.person.
9.. Turn.off.engine.and.anchor.your.boat.before..
swimming.
Rotating propeller can cut or sever causing
serious injury or death. Switch engine off
before skiers enter the water and before taking
skiers aboard. Do not leave engine running in
neutral. Accidently engaging shift can seriously
injure skier.
Figure B-17: Skier's Hand Signals
Rotating Propeller!
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