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dangers or things to avoid.
• Whether you plan to be in a watercraft, or skiing/riding behind one it is important you are wearing a properly
fitted life jacket (PFD) approved by your country’s agency, USCG Type III, ISO, etc.
• Inspect all equipment prior to each use, check bindings, fins, tube, attachment, tow rope and flotation device.
DO NOT use if damaged.
Watercraft Safety: A knowledgeable and responsible drive is the most important safety device on any
watercraft.
• Never operate a watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Only use water ballast and people for additional weight.
• Never exceed the passenger or weight limitations of the watercraft.
• Never allow passengers to hang outside the watercraft or towed device or sit on the gunwales or anywhere
outside of the normal seating area.
• Never allow water to overflow the bow or gunwales of the watercraft.
• Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may affect the handling of the watercraft.
Carbon Monoxide: The exhaust from the engine on a watercraft contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is a
colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. Excessive exposure to CO can cause severe injury or death. Follow this
advice to avoid injury.
• Never “Platform Drag” by holding onto the boarding platform or being dragged directly behind the
watercraft. This is where CO will be.
• Do not sit on the watercraft transom or the boarding platform while the engine is running.
• Make sure the engine is properly tuned and running well. An improperly tuned engine produces excessive
exhaust and CO.
• If you smell engine exhaust do not stay in that position.
• Go to the United States Coast Guard’s website: (www.uscgboating.org) for more information on how to help
protect yourself and others from the dangers of CO.