Safety information
The Online Boating Safety Course: http://www.boatus.org/
EJU30991
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding your watercraft with others and with nature. So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to treat these other people, and the lands, wa- ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of yourself as the guest of those around you. Re- member, for example, that the sound of your watercraft may be music to you, but it could be just noise to others. And the exciting splash of your wake can make waves others won’t en- joy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas, and keep a respectful distance from fisher- men, other boats, swimmers, and populated beaches. When travel in areas like these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that the exhaust emission and sound levels of your watercraft will continue to be within regulated limits. You have the responsibility to make sure that the recommended maintenance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a spill could cause damage to nature. Remove your watercraft from the water and move it away from the shoreline before refueling. Dispose of water and any fuel and oil residue in the engine compartment according to local regulations. And keep your surroundings pleasant for the people and wildlife that share the waterways: don’t litter.
When you ride responsibly, with respect and courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
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