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this PWC is manoeuvrable and has
stopping capabilities, the person in
tow may not be able to avoid an ob-
stacle, or your PWC.
1 1 . . S S p p e e e e d d u u p p
Thumbs up
2 2 . . S S l l o o w w d d o o w w n n
Thumbs down
3 3 . . T T u u r r n n
Circling motion above
head followed by
pointing in the direction
of the turn
4 4 . . B B a a c c k k t t o o s s h h o o r r e e
Pat top of head
Give immediate attention to a person
who has fallen. He or she is vulner-
able in the water alone and may not
be seen by other boaters.
Participate in watersports only in safe
areas. Stay away from other boats,
channels, beaches, restricted areas,
swimmers,
and
waterways
obstructions.
T T o o w w R R o o p p e e
Never wrap the tow rope around your
wrist, hand or any body part. The rope
may suddenly lose its slack and cause
you
serious
amputation.
Both the operator and observer shall
monitor the location of the tow rope
when participating in watersports. A
slack tow rope can become entangled
with a person (s) or objects on the
heavily
travelled
and
underwater
injuries
such
If you are the observer, make sure
you and the person being towed know
the hand signals.
H H a a n n d d S S i i g g n n a a l l s s
5 5 . . C C u u t t m m o o t t o o r r
Slashing hand across
throat
6 6 . . O O K K a a f f t t e e r r a a l l l l
Hands clasped over the
head
7 7 . . S S t t o o p p
Hand raised with fingers
outstretched
8 8 . . A A l l l l O O K K
An "0" made with the
thumb and index finger
PWC or in the water, particularly when
making a tight turn or circling, and
cause serious personal injury.
Do not pull the tow rope in front of oth-
er boats and be careful not to run over
the rope with the PWC because it
could get trapped in the jet pump.
Do not tow a person in any watersport
on a short tow rope such that the per-
son inhales exhaust fumes in concen-
tration. Inhalation of concentrated
exhaust fumes, which contain carbon
monoxide, can result in CO poisoning,
personal injury and death.
as
Use a tow rope of sufficient length and
size and make sure it is adequately
secured to your watercraft.
Always store tow rope when not in
use. While some watercrafts are
equipped or can be fitted with a spe-
cially designed towing mechanism,
RIDE SAFELY
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