4. Give immediate attention to a person who has fallen. He or she is vulnerable in
the water alone and may not be seen by other boaters.
5. Approach a person in the water from the lee side (opposite the direction of the
wind). Turn off the motor before coming close to the person.
6. Turn off engine and anchor before swimming.
7. Always participate in water sports in safe areas. Stay away from other boats,
beaches, restricted areas, swimmers, and heavily traveled waterways.
8. Swim only in areas designated as safe for swimming. These are usually marked
with a swim area buoy (Figure 2-10). Do not swim alone or at night.
9. Do not allow anyone near the propeller(s), even when the engine is off.
Propeller blades can be sharp and can continue to turn even after the engine is
off. Stay at least 150 feet away from areas marked by a diver down float
(Figure 2-11).
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FIGURE 2-10 SWIM AREA BUOy
Rotating Propeller!
Rotating propeller can cut or sever, causing serious injury
or death. Shut engine off and remove ignition key when anyone is swimming
nearby.
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