Rendering Assistance; Hazardous Conditions - CORRECT CRAFT G21 Owner's Manual

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Rendering Assistance

If you see a distress signal or suspect a boat is in trouble, you must
assume it is a real emergency and render assistance immediately. By
law, the operator in charge of the craft is obligated to provide
assistance to any individual in danger, presuming assistance can be
safely provided. Failure to render assistance can result in a fine
and/or imprisonment.
The 1971 Boating Safety Act grants protection to a "Good
Samaritan" boater providing good faith assistance, and absolves a
boater from any civil liability arising from such assistance.

Hazardous Conditions

Every waterway poses hazards that should be avoided. You will be
best prepared to avoid these hazards if you are familiar with the
waterway where you are boating. Whenever possible familiarize
yourself with navigation charts, depth charts, and waterway maps
before you go boating. The following information outlines some of
the most common hazards which may be encountered:
Shallow Water Operation
Shallow water brings on obvious hazards such as sand bars,
stumps, rocks, etc. Know the area in which you will be operating
the boat. Grounding the vessel or striking submerged objects
can result in serious injury or death and can cause severe
damage to your watercraft. At high speed, this can cause rapid
deceleration or stop your boat abruptly, which may cause
occupants to impact the interior of the boat or be ejected. Stick
to deeper water whenever possible, and if you must travel in
shallow water, proceed at low speed and post a lookout.
Know the minimal depth your boat can safely travel.
Warning Markers
Learn to recognize the different buoys and day markers; they
are used as the signposts of the waterways identifying navigable
routes and water hazards. It is a good idea to ask local
authorities about hazard areas and if they are marked. Stay
within boundaries and clear of hazards.
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