Check.with.the.appropriate.state.agency.or.the.Coast.
Guard.Auxiliary.for.details.
When pulling skiers do not turn on the engine
until you are at least a boat length away from
the person in the water. When approaching a
downed skier, turn off the engine at least one
boat length away before reaching the skier in
the water.
I.
Safe Boating Courses
The.local.US.Coast.Guard.Auxiliary.and.the.US.
Power.Squadrons.offer.comprehensive.safe.boating.
classes.several.times.a.year..You.may.contact.the.
Boat/US.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.US.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.
abrasions.may.be.the.most.serious.mishaps.on.board.
a.boat.but.you.should.also.learn.the.proper.proce-
dures.and.be.ready.to.deal.with.the.truly.serious.
problems.like.mouth-to-mouth.resuscitation,.excessive.
bleeding,.hypothermia,.and.burns..First.aid.literature.
and.courses.are.available.through.most.Red.Cross.
chapters.
B - 4 WATER SPORTS
PERSONAL INJURY
®
Four Winns boats are not designed for and
should not be used for pulling parasails, kites,
gliders or any device which can become
airborne. 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.
whenever.operating.a.boat..Many.states.have.laws.
regarding.the.minimum.age.and.licensing.require-
ments.of.minors..Be.sure.to.check.local.laws.or.
contact.the.state.boating.authorities.for.information..
Water.skiing,.wakeboarding,.kneeboarding,.or.riding..
a towed, inflatable apparatus are some of the more
popular.water.sports..Taking.part.in.any.water.sport.
requires.increased.safety.awareness.by.the.partici-
pant.and.the.boat.operator..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.experienced.driver..It.is.also.impor-
tant.to.be.aware.of.the.skill.and.experience.of.the.
person.being.pulled..Always.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.US.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.
boaters.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:
H. Voluntary Inspections
1.. Allow.only.capable.swimmers.to.take.part.in.any.
water.sport.
State boating officials in many states or the US 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...
2. Always wear a personal floatation device (PFD)
approved.by.the.US.Coast.Guard..Wearing..
a.properly.designed.PFD.helps.a.stunned.or..
unconscious person stay afloat.
3... Be.considerate.of.others.with.whom.you.share..
the.water.
Boating Safety - Section B
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