Boarding (Wear a PFD)
Board only one person at a time.
Step or climb into the cockpit. Never jump into a boat.
Load gear after you are aboard. Carrying gear while
boarding can cause you to lose balance.
Distribute weight evenly.
Instruct passengers where to sit during on-plane
operation to reduce possibility of falling overboard
during high-speed maneuvers.
If gear is not immediately needed, stow it in secure area.
Safety gear must be immediately accessible at all times.
Children and non-swimmers must wear personal
flotation devices at all times when aboard. All
passengers and crew should wear them since an unworn
PFD is often useless in an emergency. The law requires
that PFDs, if not worn, must be readily accessible, that
is, removed from storage bags and unbuckled.
Throwable devices must be readily available, that is,
right at hand. The operator is responsible for instructing
everyone aboard on their location and use. The best
precaution is to wear a PFD when boating.
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