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Safety Information
Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it
hard for others to avoid you or understand where you
are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow
water.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive
maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejection
and collision.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Remember,
boats do not have brakes, and stopping the engine
or reducing throttle can reduce the ability to steer. If
you are not sure that you can stop in time before
hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in another
direction.
Weather
Stay informed about the weather. Check weather
forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous
weather.
Accident reporting
Boat operators are required by law to file a Boating
Accident Report with their state boating law
enforcement agency if the boat is involved in any of the
following accidents:
1.
There is loss of life or probable loss of life.
2.
There is personal injury that requires
medical attention beyond first aid.
3.
There is property damage to boats or other
property over a certain amount.
4. There is complete loss of a boat. Contact local
law enforcement personnel if a report is necessary.
Boat education and training
Operators should take boating safety course. This
may be required in your state. Many of the
organizations listed in the next section can provide
information about courses in your area.
You may also want to consider an Internet-
based program for basic boater education. The
Online Boating Safety Course provided by the
Boat U.S. Foundation, is approved by the
National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the
United States Coast Guard. Most, but not all,
states accept this course to meet their
minimum requirements. While it cannot re-
place an in-depth course such as one offered by
the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squadron, or
other organization, this online course does
provide a general overview of the basics in
boating safety, requirements, navigation, and
operation. Upon successful completion of the
course, the user can download a certificate of
completion immediately or, for a small charge,
request one by mail. To take this free course, go
to boatus.org.
Passenger training
Make sure at least one other passenger is
trained to operate the boat in the event of an
emergency.
Boating safety publications
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many boating organizations.
Laws and regulations
Know the marine laws and regulations where you
will be boating and obey them. Several sets of
rules prevail according to geographic location,
but all are basically the same as the International
Rules of the Road. The rules presented in the
following section are condensed and have
been provided for your convenience.
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