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DO NOT ski or ride in limited visibility conditions.

DO NOT approach the rear of the boat while the engine is running.

DO NOT Kitefly.

Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing hand signals and common skiing courtesy.

Be sure to turn off the engine before allowing anyone to approach the boat.

The engine MUST be shut down (OFF) before a skier or rider enters or exits the boat, boarding platform or ladder.

Every skier or rider MUST always wear a USCG-approved Type III personal flotation device. Special PFDs are available for high-impact falls into the water.

Maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from all other objects, including other boats, piers, rafts, mooring and navigational buoys, pilings, abutments or any other items.

Be sure to have an experienced operator and observer in the boat when skiing or riding.

Look before you turn the boat to pick up a fallen skier or rider.

Have ship to shore communication devices if operating at a significant distance off shore.

The operator should never retrieve or pick up an article from the water while the engine is running. The engine MUST be shut OFF.

The operator should always keep the skier or rider in view when the skier or rider is entering or exiting the boat.

Communicate skiing or riding speed with the skier or rider before starting.

The operator should know the ability level of the skier or rider.

The skier or rider should indicate he/she is clear of the boat prior to starting the boat or putting the boat into gear and tightening the rope.

The operator, observer, and skier or rider should agree to communication hand signals before starting.

Observer in the boat should keep operator appraised of skier or rider status.

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