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a. One personal flotation device per person.
b. The foot-pump, paddles or oars, repair kit.
c. The boat papers and your boating license.
d. Lights are required if operating in dark.
b) Rules to observe during navigation:
• Be responsible: do not neglect the safety rules.
• Learn to always keep control of your boat.
• Always operate with courtesy and respect.
• Respect local regulations and practices.
• Near the shore, navigate in the designated boating areas.
• Always be sure that you can reach a shelter rapidly.
DANGER!
1. WEAR PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD)
2. ALWAYS USE THE STOP SWITCH LANYARD: wear it around your wrist or affix to your
clothes.
3. NO ALCOHOL / DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE OPERATING YOUR BOAT.
4. DO NOT EXCEED THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF PERSONS OR WEIGHT.
5. MAKE SURE YOUR PASSENGERS REMAIN SEATED ON SEATS OR ON THE
FLOOR. AVOID SEATING ON TUBES.
6. NO BOW RIDING AS IT IS ILLEGAL AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
7. BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL WHEN DOCKING: Arms and legs may be injured if they
are outside the boat.
8. KEEP CLEAR OF SWIMMERS AND DIVERS: Always avoid areas where
divers/swimmers are in the water. Keep a sharp lookout especially when operating near
beaches and launch sites. Shut off the motor when operating near someone in the water.
The Alpha flag indicates proximity of divers. You MUST stay at a good distance (minimum
50 meters).
9. AVOID SHARP TURNS AT HIGH SPEEDS: You could get ejected from the boat.
10. DO NOT make a brutal change in direction without advising passengers.
11. NO SPEEDING OR RACING! Driver must keep reasonable speed to avoid any boat
stability loss.
12. BATTERY:
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