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Starting the watercraft

WARNING

●Scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for con- ditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others.

●Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft.

●Do not follow directly behind water- craft or other boats. Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water. Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going. Avoid areas with sub- merged objects or shallow water.

●Take early action to avoid collisions. Remember watercraft and other boats do not have brakes. Do not release the throttle when trying to steer away from objects—you need throttle to steer.

●Practice reboarding in shallow water before riding in deep water.

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