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Watersports Safety Code
WATERSPORTS SAFETY CODE
Before you get in the water: Skiing or riding instruction is recommended before use.
Instruction will teach general safety guidelines and proper skiing or riding techniques,
which may reduce your risk of injury. For more information on skiing or riding schools,
contact your dealer, Association, or local ski club.
• Know the federal, state and local laws that apply to your area.
• If you are not familiar with a waterway, ask someone who is knowledgeable to tell
you about any hidden 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 driver 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 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.
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