I. Safe Boating Courses
When pulling skiers do not turn on the engine
until you are at least a boat length away. When
approaching a downed skier, turn off the en-
gine at least one boat length away before reach-
ing the skier in the water.
The local U.S. Coast GuardAuxiliary and the U.S. Power
Squadrons offer comprehensive safe boating classes
several times a year. You may contact the Boat/U.S.
Foundation at 1-800-336-BOAT (2628) or, in Virginia,
1-800-245-BOAT (2628) for a course scheduled in your
area. Also contact the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or
Power Squadron Flotilla for the time and place of their
next scheduled class.
E. First Aid
As a boater, you should be familiar with the basic first
aid procedures that may be needed while you are out
far from help. Fish hook accidents or minor cuts and B - 4 WATER SPORTS
abrasions may be the most serious mishaps on board
a boat but you should also learn the proper procedures
and be ready to deal with the truly serious problems
Personal Injury!
like mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, excessive bleeding,
hypothermia, and burns. First aid literature and courses
are available through most Red Cross chapters.
Four Winns® boats are not designed for and
should not be used for pulling parasails, kites,
gliders or any device which can become air-
borne. Use boat only for appropriate water
sports. (See Preface for actual warning label.)
F. Operation By Minors
Minors should always be supervised by an adult when-
ever operating a boat. Many states have laws regard-
ing the minimum age and licensing requirements of
minors. Be sure to check local laws or contact the state
boating authorities for information.
Water skiing, kneeboarding, or riding a towed, inflat-
able apparatus are some of the more popular water
sports. Taking part in any water sport requires increased
safety awareness by the participant and the boat op-
erator. If you have never pulled someone behind your
boat before, it is a good idea to spend some hours as
an observer, working with and learning from an experi-
enced driver. It is also important to be aware of the
skill and experience of the person being pulled. Al-
ways have a second person on board to observe the
person in the water so the driver can concentrate on
operating the boat.
G. “Rules of the Road”
As a responsible boater, you must comply 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 automobile. 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 boat-
ers assume you know what you are doing. Information
regarding navigational rules and the “Rules of the Road”
are discussed in further detail in C-1 & C-2 of the next
section.
A. Water Sport Guidelines
Everyone participating in a water sport should observe
these guidelines:
1.
2.
Allow only capable swimmers to take part in any
water sport.
H. Voluntary Inspections
Always wear a personal floatation device (PFD)
approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Wearing a prop-
erly designed PFD helps a stunned or unconscious
person stay afloat.
State boating officials in many states or the U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliaries offer courtesy inspections to check
out your craft. They will check for compliance with safety
standards and required safety equipment. You may
voluntarily consent to one of these inspections, and you
are allowed to make corrections without prosecution.
Check with the appropriate state agency or the Coast
Guard Auxiliary for details.
3.
4.
Be considerate of others you share the water with.
Give immediate attention to a person who has fallen.
He or she is vulnerable in the water alone and may
not be seen by other boaters.
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