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WATER SKIING
The popular spor t of water skiing has brought a
special set of safety precautions to obser ve in
boating. The following guides, in addition to the
guides listed abo ve will do much to reduce the
hazards while water skiing.
1. Water ski only in safe areas, a way from other
boats and swimmer s, out of channels, and
in water free of underw ater obstr uctions.
2. Allow no one who cannot swim to w ater ski.
3. Have a second per son aboard to obser ve
the skier and infor m the driver about the
skier’s hand signals (F igure 2.14) . The
driver must give full attention to operating
the boat and the w aters ahead.
4. Give immediate attention to a fallen skier .
Be careful not to sw amp the boat while tak-
ing a skier on board.
5. Do not w ater ski betw een sunset and sun-
rise. It is illegal in most states.
6. Always attach the w aterski rope to the ski
pylon. Do not use the ski p ylon to tow your
boat or other boats.
7. For more infor mation about w ater skiing ,
please contact the American W ater Ski
Association, 799 Over look Drive, Winter
Haven, FL 33884 (1-800-533-2972).
RULES OF THE ROAD
Your boat is subject to U.S. Coast Guard-
enforced marine traffic la ws known as “Rules of
the Road.” There are two sets of r ules: the
United States Inland Na vigational Rules and the
International Rules. The United States Inland
Rules are applicable to all vessels inside the
demarcation lines separating inland and inter na-
tional waters. The “Rules of the Road” can be
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Skiers must wear a USCG approved
personal flotation device. A Type III
water-ski vest is an approved and
practical PFD.
WARNING
!
Switch engine off before taking skiers
aboard from in the water. Do not leave
engine running in neutral; if the shift is
accidentally engaged the skier could
be seriously injured by the propeller.
WARNING
!
1. Thumb Up: Speed up the boat.
2. Thumb Down: Slow down the boat.
3. Cut Motor/Stop: Immediately stop boat. Slash-
ing motion over neck (also used by driver or
observer).
4. Turn: Turn the boat (also used by driver). Circle
motion—arms overhead. Then point in desired
direction.
5. Return to Dock: Pat on the head.
6. OK: Speed and boat path OK. Or, signals
understood.
7. I'm OK: Skier OK after falling.
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FIGURE 2.14 SKIER'S HAND SIGNALS
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