Sea-doo 230 Challenger 2008, Руководство оператора

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RULES OF THE ROAD
As a responsible boater, you will com-
ply with the
RULES OF THE ROAD ,
the marine traffic laws enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard. Navigating a boat is
much the same as driving an automo-
bile. Operating either one responsibly
means complying with a set of rules
intended to prevent accidents. Just
as you assume other car drivers know
what they are doing, other boaters as-
sume you know what you are doing.
Operating a boat can be compared
with driving unmarked highways and
roads. To prevent collisions or avoid
other boaters, a system of operating
rules must be followed. It's not only
common sense... it's the law!
Check local and federal boating laws
applicable to the waterways where
you intend to use your boat. Learn
the local rules of the road. Know and
understand the applicable navigation
system (such as buoys and signs).
Know the waters in which the boat is
to be operated. Current, tides, rapids,
hidden obstacles, wakes and waves
etc. can affect safe operation. It is not
advisable to operate the boat in rough
or inclement weather.
Generally keep to your right and safe-
ly avoid other craft by keeping a safe
distance from other craft, people and
objects.
Crossing
Give right of way to craft ahead and
to your right. Never cross in front of
another craft.
RED light (give way to the other craft).
GREEN light (you have the right of
way).
Meeting Head-On
Keep right.
Passing
Give right of way to other craft and
keep clear.
Navigation System
Navigational aids, such as signs or
buoys, can help you identify safe wa-
ters. Buoys will indicate whether you
should keep to the right (starboard)
or to the left (port) of the buoy or
to which channel you can continue.
They may also indicate whether you
are entering a restricted or controlled
area such as a no wake or speed zone.
They may also indicate hazards or per-
tinent boating information. Markers
may be located on shore or on the
water. They can also indicate speed
limits, no power craft or boating, an-
chorage and other useful information.
(The shape of each type of marker will
provide assistance.)
Make sure you know and understand
the navigation system applicable to
the waterways where you intend to
use the boat.
Collision Avoidance
– Do not decrease throttle when try-
ing to steer away from objects. You
need throttle to steer.
– Always keep a constant lookout for
other water users, other craft or ob-
jects, especially when turning. Be
alert for conditions that may limit
your visibility or block your vision of
others.
– Respect the rights of other recre-
ationists and/or bystanders and al-
ways keep a safe distance from all
other craft, people and objects.
– Do not wake or wave jump, ride
the surf line or attempt to spray or
splash others with your boat. You
may misjudge the ability of the boat
or your own driving skills and strike
a boat or person.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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