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12.11 Water Skiing
Your boat could be equipped for water skiing. If you have
never driven skiers before, you should spend some hours as
an observer and learning from an experienced driver. If you
are an experienced driver, you should take some time to be-
come familiar with the boat and the way it handles before
pulling a skier. The driver should also know the skier’s abil-
ity and drive accordingly. The following safety precautions
should be observed while towing water skiers.
•
Water ski only in safe areas, away from other boats and
swimmers, out of channels, and in water free of
underwater obstructions.
•
Make sure that anyone who skis can swim. Do not allow
people who cannot swim to water ski.
•
Be sure that the skier is wearing a proper life jacket. A
water skier is considered on board the boat and a Coast
Guard approved life jacket is required. It is advisable
and recommended for a skier to wear a flotation device
designed to withstand the impact of hitting the water at
high speed.
•
Always carry a second person on board to observe the
skier so that your full attention can be given to the safe
operation of the boat.
•
Approach a skier in the water from the downwind side
and be certain to stop the motion of the boat and your
motor before coming in close proximity to the skier.
•
Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. A fallen skier
is very hard to see by other boats and is extremely
vulnerable. When a skier falls, be prepared to
immediately turn the boat and return to the skier. Never
leave a fallen skier alone in the water for any reason.
For additional information on water skiing, including hand
signals and water skiing manuals, contact the American Wa-
ter Skiing Association in Winter Haven, Florida, 813-324-
4341.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY
CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS, OR OTHER
SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE THE SWIM
PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER WHILE THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINE IF DIVERS,
SWIMMERS OR SKIERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO
BOARD. ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
12.12 Man Overboard
If someone falls overboard, you must be prepared to react
quickly, particularly when you are offshore. The following
procedures will help you in recovering a person that has fallen
overboard.
•
Immediately stop the boat and sound a man overboard
alarm and have all passengers point to the person in the
water.
•
Circle around quickly and throw a cushion or life jacket
to the person, if possible, and another to use as a marker.
•
Keep the person on the driver side of the boat so you can
keep him in sight at all times.
•
Make sure to approach the person from the downwind
side and maneuver the boat so the propeller is well clear
of the person in the water.
•
Turn off the engine when the person is alongside and use
a ring buoy or a boat cushion with a line attached, a paddle
or boathook to assist him to the boat. Make sure you
don't hit him with the ring buoy or the boat.
•
Pull the person to the boat and assist him on board.
•
Check the person for injuries and administer first aid if
necessary. If the injuries are serious, call for help. Refer
to the Safety Equipment chapter for more information on
first aid and requesting emergency medical assistance.
12.13 Trash Disposal
The discharge of plastic trash or trash mixed with plastic is
illegal anywhere in the marine environment. Regional, State,
and local restrictions on garbage discharges also may apply.
On boats larger than 25 feet, a placard that outlines the laws
governing the discharge of garbage should be displayed in a
conspicuous location.
Responsible boaters store refuse in bags and disposed of it
properly on shore. You should make sure your passengers are
aware of the local waste laws and the trash management pro-
cedure on your boat.
12.14 Trailering Your Boat
If you trailer your boat, make sure that your tow vehicle is
capable of towing the weight of the trailer, boat and equip-
ment and the weight of the passengers and equipment inside
the vehicle. This may require that the tow vehicle be spe-
cially equipped with a larger engine, transmission, brakes and
trailer tow package.
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