Boating Safety
When participating in water sports, be safe and courteous and follow these guidelines:
•Be considerate to fishermen and others you share the water with.
•DO NOT perform water sports in congested areas.
•Stay away from navigation markers.
•Stay away from other boats and water sports participants.
CIRCLE | BACK | CUT ENGINE |
TO DOCK | SPEED FASTER | |
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TURN LEFT |
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| STOP |
TURN RIGHT | SKIER IN WATER | SKIERS O.K. |
WATER SPORT HAND SIGNALS
Water Sport Hand Signals
Watersports Responsibility Code
Be aware that there are elements of risk in boating, skiing and riding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Know your ability level and stay within it.
To increase your enjoyment of the sport follow the “Watersports Responsibility Code.”
It is your responsibility to:
•Familiarize yourself with all applicable laws, the risks inherent in the sport and the proper use of equipment.
•Know the waterways where you will be skiing or riding.
•DO NOT ski or ride in shallow water, near shore, docks, pilings, swimmers or other watercraft.
•Always have a person other than the boat driver as an observer and agree on hand signals before starting.
•Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard type III (PFD) vest.