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2. Allow no one who cannot swim to water ski.

3. Have a second person aboard to observe

the skier and informer the driver about the

skier’s hand signals (Figure 2.10). The

driver must give full attention to operating

the boat and the waters ahead.

4. Give immediate attention to a fallen skier.

Be careful not to swamp the boat while tak-

ing a skier on board.

5. Do not water ski between sunset and sun-

rise. It is illegal in most states.

6. For more information about water skiing,

please contact the American Water Ski

Association, 799 Overlook Drive, Winter

Haven, FL 33884 (1-800-533-2972).

RULES OF THE ROAD

NOTE: The information in this section pertains

only to navigation in the United States and its

coastal waters. In other areas, the boat owner

or captain is responsible for learning about navi-

gation laws.

Your boat is subject to U.S. Coast Guard-

enforced marine traffic laws known as “Rules of

the Road.” There are two sets of rules: the

United States Inland Navigational Rules and the

International Rules. The United States Inland

Rules are applicable to all vessels inside the

demarcation lines separating inland and interna-

tional waters. The “Rules of the Road” can be

obtained from your local U.S. Coast Guard Unit

or the United States Coast Guard Headquarters

by calling (202) 512-1800 or faxing your

request to (202) 512-2250, and asking for the

publication titled “Navigational Rules, Interna-

tional-Inland.”

2-10

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.

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

FIGURE 2.10 SKIER'S HAND SIGNALS

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