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1-16 Boating Safety
General Boating Safety Topics
Safe Speed
Navigation rules state that a boat be operated at a safe speed at all times. Determination
of a safe speed involves consideration of many factors, such as, but not limited to:
• Boating activity (tubing, water skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, etc.)
• Boat traffic congestion
• Water conditions
• Environmental conditions (shore line, docks, and depth of water)
• Weather
• Visibility
The boat should not be driven at a rate of speed faster than will allow it to be brought to a
full stop within the operator’s field of view given the environmental conditions at the
time. Safe speed for the conditions and driver attention (lookout) are important factors in
avoiding collisions which may cause injury or death. When in doubt it is prudent to slow
down within adequate time and distance so as to be able to assess the conditions and
paths of other boats.
It is important to know the Rules of the Road, although do not assume that all boaters
also know the rules or that they will abide by them. Avoid collisions by constantly
assessing the ever-changing situation and be sure to make appropriate speed and course
changes early.
Passenger Safety
The operator of the boat is responsible for the safety of the passengers, all skiers/riders,
as well as his/her own safety. Ensure that you and your passengers adhere to these safety
recommendations:
• Any time you take your boat out, make sure that there is at least one other passenger
aboard who is familiar with the operation of your boat.
• Ensure that all passengers are properly and securely seated in appropriate seating
locations to avoid falling or falling overboard.
• While the engine is running, and while the boat maneuvering, all occupants should be
properly seated. DO NOT stand while the boat is moving.
• DO NOT sit on the engine box, seat backs, transom seating, sunpad, boarding
platform or gunnels while the boat is underway. You could fall overboard and be hit
by the propeller, or another boat.
• DO NOT allow objects, arms or legs, or any other body parts to hang over the bow or
gunnels. Stay within the boat.
• Passengers should not sit in locations that obstruct the operator’s visibility.
• Persons and gear should be stowed in a way that distributes weight appropriately and
in a manner that trims the boat properly (pitch angle). Excessive weight at either the
bow or the stern relative to one another can cause trim problems leading to reduced
driver visibility, erratic steering, loss of control, or bow submergence and
flooding/swamping.
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