Boating Safety
•The operator should always watch the skier or rider as the line is tightened to start (in case rope wraps around ski or skier).
•The operator should look ahead before starting.
•Start from a safe place with good forward and peripheral visibility.
•The operator should check direction of the rudder before starting (in gear, slowly making sure the boat goes straight).
•The operator should be primarily aware of what is occurring in front of the boat, but be aware of skier’s or rider’s progress.
•Be sure to inspect the tow eye or pylon before use. If there is any evidence of corrosion or other damage, do not use until it has been inspected by your Nautique dealer.
•Be sure to wear wet suits or protective shorts when skiing or riding to prevent abrasions, hypothermia and injuries to orifices (rectal and vaginal) from impact with a water surface.
•When people are getting on or off of watersports equipment, always turn the engine off. If boarding watersports equipment from the boat, always do so from the boarding platform.
•Always inspect watersports equipment for wear, fraying, etc., before use. DO NOT use if they show signs of wear or fraying.
•When approaching a skier or rider, always turn the engine off before allowing the skier or rider to come
•Be sure to approach a downed skier or rider on the operator’s side; keep the skier or rider always in view.
•Display a skier down flag whenever the skier or rider is in the water and not skiing or riding.
•Inspect towline for fraying, unnecessary knots or cuts. Replace when the rope shows signs of wear. DO NOT wait for the rope to break before replacing an old rope.
•Be sure to follow the approved towing pattern on each lake.
