Safety information
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To get more boating safety
information
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many organizations, including the follow-
ing.
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af-
fairs
US Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
http://www.uscgboating.org
Other sources
You can find local rules by contacting the Na-
tional Association of State Boating Law Ad-
ministrators, or your local Power Squadron.
Boat Education and Training
The Online Boating Safety Course, available
through the watercraft section of the yamaha-
motor.com website, is a free, 50-question
learning course available to the public. Upon
successful completion of 80 percent or better,
the user can request a certificate of comple-
tion by mail or can download one immediate-
ly. The Online Boating Safety Course,
provided by the Boat/US Foundation, is ap-
proved by the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and
recognized by the United States Coast
Guard. This course meets the education re-
quirement for those states that recognize non-
proctored, NASBLA-approved courses.
Enjoy your boat responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when operat-
ing your boat with others and with nature. So
your enjoyment includes a responsibility to
treat these other people, and the lands, wa-
ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you are boating,
think of yourself as the guest of those around
you. Remember, for example, that the sound
of your boat may be music to you, but it could
be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy. Avoid riding close to shoreline
homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other
wildlife areas, and keep a respectful distance
from fishermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, operate slowly and
obey all laws.
Remember that pollution can be harmful to
the environment. Do not refuel or add oil
where a spill could cause damage to nature.
Keep your surroundings pleasant for the peo-
ple and wildlife that share the waterways:
don’t litter!
When you go boating responsibly, with re-
spect and courtesy for others, you help en-
sure that our waterways stay open for the
enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportu-
nities.
The Online Boating Safety Course:
http://www.boatus.org/
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