swimming areas. Be alert for divers and be familiar with the divers down flag.
Keep the boat well away from marked swimming areas and divers.
Never swim alone from the boat. Swim near the shore and away from
boating traffic. Anchor the boat before swimming and stow the keys and
valuables on board.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
When dangerous wind or sea conditions exist, stay home! Getting caught
in severe weather is hazardous. Check with local weather stations, the U.S.
Coast Guard, or Weather Service broadcasts (162.55 or 162.40 Megahertz)
for the latest conditions. It is recommended to check the weather not only
before but periodically while you are boating.
When you are on the water watch for these signs of hazardous weather:
• Dark threatening clouds
• Increasing wind strength and wave action
• Static on AM radio indicating thunderstorms
• Fog
• Lightning
If you get caught in hazardous weather.
• Put on PFDs
• Head for shore
• Secure loose items in the boat
• Seat passengers on the floor of the boat, near the centerline.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
Every waterway poses hazards that need to be avoided; shallow water,
tree stumps, sand bars, etc. Prevent damage to your boat, or harm to
yourself and passengers by becoming familiar with the body of water you
are boating on. Ask other boaters for information and consult a Boats chart
when boating on unfamiliar waters.
ACCIDENTS
Sometimes accidents happen. Be prepared to deal with accidents before
they happen. Here are some guidelines to follow in case of an accident.
Distress Signals
It is a good idea, and in some cases legally required, to carry visual distress
signals on the boat. There are three types of U.S. Coast guard approved
visual distress signal devices; day use, night use and day and night use.
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