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2. Allow no one who can not swim to water ski. Ski-
ers must wear a USCG approved flotation device.
A Type III water-ski vest is an approved and practi-
cal PFD.
3. Have a second person aboard to observe the skier
and inform the driver about the skier's hand sig-
nals (Figure B17). The driver must give full atten-
tion to operating the boat and the waters ahead.
4. Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. Be care-
ful 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.
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.
Boating Safety - Section B
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.
10. Do not water ski between sunset and sunrise.
It is illegal in most states.
For more information about waterskiing, wakeboard-
ing, and/or kneeboarding, please visit the American
Water Ski Association, at their website:
www.usawaterski.org
Figure B17: Skier's Hand Signals
Rotating Propeller!
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