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Water Skiing
The popular sport of water skiing has brought a special set of safety
precautions to observe in boating. The following guides help prevent
accidents while water skiing.
1. Water ski only in safe areas, away from other boats and swimmers,
out of channels, and in water free of underwater obstructions.
2. Allow no one who cannot swim to water ski. Skiers must wear a
USCG approved personal flotation device. A type III water-ski vest
is an approved and practical PFD.
3. Always attach the waterski rope to the ski pylon only. Do not use
the ski pylon to tow your boat or any other boat.
4. Have a second person aboard to observe the skier and inform the
driver about the skier’s hand signals (Figure 2-13). The driver must
give full attention to operating the boat and the waters ahead.
5. Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. He or she is vulnerable
in the water alone and may not be seen by other boaters. Be care-
ful not to swamp the boat while taking a skier on board.
6. Always participate in water sports in safe areas. Stay away from
other boats, beaches, swimmers, and heavily traveled waterways.
7. Be considerate to others you share the water with.
8. Approach a person in the water from the lee side (opposite the
direction of the wind). Stop the motor before coming close to the
person.
9. Turn off engine and anchor your boat before swimming.
10. Do not water ski between sunset and sunrise. It is illegal in most
states.
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Rotating Propeller! A rotating propeller can cut or sever, causing
serious injury or death. Switch engine off before skiers enter the
water and before taking skiers aboard. Do not leave engine running
in neutral. Accidentally engaging shift can seriously injure skier.
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