GENERAL INFORMATION
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Know signs of weather change and avoid foul weather and rough‑sea
boating.
Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.
Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways. Boat operators
should complete a boating safety course. Courses are offered in the U.S.A.
by:
1. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
2. The Power Squadron
3. The Red Cross
4. Your state boating law enforcement agency
Direct all inquiries to the Boating Hotline, 1‑800‑368‑5647 or the Boat U.S.
Foundation information number 1‑800‑336‑BOAT.
We strongly recommend that all powerboat operators attend one of these
courses.
Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated. Do not allow anyone to
sit or ride on any part of the boat that was not intended for such use. This
includes the back of seats, gunwales, transom, bow, decks, raised fishing
seats, any rotating fishing seat; or anywhere that an unexpected
acceleration, sudden stopping, unexpected loss of boat control, or sudden
boat movement could cause a person to be injured or thrown overboard.
Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating (it is the
law). Alcohol or drug use impairs your judgment and greatly reduces your
ability to react quickly.
Know your boating area and avoid hazards.
Prepare other boat operators. Train at least one other person on board in
boat operation and handling in case the driver becomes disabled or falls
overboard.
Passenger boarding. Stop the engine whenever passengers are boarding,
unloading, or are near the back (stern) of the boat. Just shifting the power
package into neutral is not sufficient.
Be alert. The operator of the boat is responsible by law to maintain a proper
lookout by sight and hearing. The operator must have an unobstructed view
particularly to the front. No passengers, load, or fishing seats should block
the operators view when operating the boat.
Never follow behind a water skier. As an example, your boat traveling at
40 km/h (25 MPH) will overtake a fallen skier 61 m (200 ft.) in front of you
in five seconds.
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