Sea-doo 210 Challenger Series, Operator'S Manual

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NAVIGATION RULES
Navigation System
Navigational aids, such as signs or
buoys, can help you identify safe wa-
ters. Buoys will indicate whether you
should keep to the right (starboard) or
to the left (port) of the buoy or to which
channel you can continue. They may
also indicate whether you are entering
a restricted or controlled area such as a
no wake or speed zone. They may also
indicate hazards or pertinent boating
information. Markers may be located
on shore or on the water. They can also
indicate speed limits, no power craft or
boating, anchorage and other useful
information. (The shape of each type
of marker will provide assistance.)
Make sure you know and understand
the navigation system applicable to
the waterways where you intend to
use the boat.
Collision Avoidance
– Do not decrease throttle when try-
ing to steer away from objects. You
need throttle to steer.
– Always keep a constant lookout for
other water users, other craft or ob-
jects, especially when turning. Be
alert for conditions that may limit
your visibility or block your vision of
others.
– Respect the rights of other recre-
ationists and/or bystanders and al-
ways keep a safe distance from all
other craft, people and objects.
– Do not wake or wave jump, ride
the surf line or attempt to spray or
splash others with your boat. You
may misjudge the ability of the boat
or your own driving skills and strike
a boat or person.
– This boat has the capability of turn-
ing more sharply than other boats.
However, unless in an emergency,
do not negotiate sharp, high speed
turns. Such maneuvers make it
hard for others to avoid you or under-
stand where you are going. Also,
you and/or your passenger(s) could
be thrown from the boat.
– This boat has no brake. Stopping
distance will vary depending on ini-
tial speed, load, wind, and water
conditions. Practice stopping and
docking in a safe, traffic free area to
have an idea of how long it will take
to stop the boat under varying con-
ditions.
– Maintaining or increasing speed
may be necessary to avoid a colli-
sion.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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