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2470 WALKAROUND

RUNNING AGROUND OR STRIKING AN UNDERWATER OBSTRUCTION CAN RE-

SULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS AND DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR OR

BOAT. IF YOUR BOAT SHOULD BECOME GROUNDED, DISTRIBUTE PERSONAL

FLOTATION DEVICES AND INSPECT THE BOAT FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE. THOR-

OUGHLY INSPECT THE BILGE AREA FOR SIGNS OF LEAKAGE. AN EXPERI-

ENCED SERVICE FACILITY SHOULD CHECK YOUR UNDERWATER GEAR AT THE

FIRST OPPORTUNITY. DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE YOUR BOAT IF THE CONDI-

TION OF THE UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT IS QUESTIONABLE.

10.6 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 become familiar with the boat and the way it

handles before pulling a skier. The driver should also know the skier’s ability 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.

• Water ski only during daylight hours.

• 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. The skier should also

be kept on the helm side of the boat so the operator can keep the skier in sight at all times.

• 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 Water Skiing Association in Winter Haven, Florida, 813-324-4341.

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