Section 2
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
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Keep and maintain a distance of at least 100 ft (30.5 m) from all other objects,
including other crafts, piers, rafts, mooring and navigational buoys, pilings,
abutments or any other items.
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DO NOT ski at night or directly in front of other crafts.
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DO NOT ski near swimming areas, beaches or other watercraft.
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DO NOT follow directly behind another craft or skier without leaving a safe
distance.
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DO NOT “back up” to anyone in the water.
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DO NOT ski with multiple skiers with different length ropes.
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DO NOT ski in limited visibility conditions.
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DO NOT approach the rear of the craft while the engine is running.
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Have ship to shore communication devices when operating at a significant
distance off shore.
Water Skiing
Water skiing presents a special set of precautions to observe in recreational boating.
The following precautions will reduce the hazards while water skiing:
1. Water ski only in safe areas, away from other crafts and swimmers, out of
channels and in water free of underwater obstructions.
2. Only individuals that are capable swimmers should water ski.
3. Be sure that the skier is wearing a PFD. A properly designed ski vest is
intended to keep a stunned or unconscious person afloat.
4. Always carry a second person aboard to observe the skier so the craft
operator can give full attention to the operation of the craft and the waters
ahead.
5. Approach a skier in the water from the lee side (down wind), and be certain to
stop your motor before coming in close proximity to the skier.
6. Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. He or she is vulnerable in the water
alone, and is difficult to be seen by other boaters.
Learn and follow the hand signals recommended by the American Water Ski
Association. Skier, observer and craft operator must know and understand these
signals.
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