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SAFETY INFORMATION
Be informed about boating safety.
Additional publications and information
can be obtained from many organiza-
tions, including the following.
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and
Consumer Affairs
US Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
http://www.uscgboating.org
Other Sources:
You can find local rules by contact-
ing the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators, or your
local Power Squadron.
BOAT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Online Boating Safety Course,
available through the watercraft sec-
tion of the yamaha-motor.com website,
is a free, 50-question learning course
available to the public. Upon success-
ful completion of 80 percent or better,
the user can request a certificate of
completion by mail or can download
one immediately. The Online Boating
Safety Course, provided by the Boat/
US Foundation, is approved by the
National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators (NASBLA) and rec-
ognized by the United States Coast
Guard. This course meets the educa-
tion requirement for those states that
recognize non-proctored, NASBLA-
approved courses.
ENJOY YOUR BOAT
RESPONSIBLY
You share the areas you enjoy when
operating your boat with others and
with nature. So your enjoyment includes
a responsibility to treat these other peo-
ple, and the lands, waters, and wildlife
with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you are boat-
ing, think of yourself as the guest
of those around you. Remember, for
example, that the sound of your boat
may be music to you, but it could be
just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves
others won't enjoy. Avoid riding close to
shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting
areas or other wildlife areas, and keep
a respectful distance from fishermen,
other boats, swimmers, and populated
beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, operate slowly
and obey all laws.
Remember that pollution can be harm-
ful to the environment. Do not refuel or
add oil where a spill could cause dam-
age to nature. And keep your surround-
ings pleasant for the people and wildlife
that share the waterways: don't litter!
When you go boating responsibly, with
respect and courtesy for others, you
help ensure that our waterways stay
open for the enjoyment of a variety of
recreational opportunities.
The Online Boating Safety Course:
http://www.boatus.com/onlinecourse/
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