Safety information
Remember, markings may vary by geographic location. Always consult local boating authorities before riding your watercraft in unfamiliar waters.
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To get more boating safety
information
Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the follow- ing.
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C.
Other sources
You can find local rules by contacting the National Association of State Boating Law Ad- ministrators, or your local Power Squadron.
Watercraft Education and Training
The Online Boating Safety Course, available through the watercraft section of the yamaha- motor.com website, is a free, 50 question learning course available to the public. Upon successful completion of 80 percent or better, the user can request a certificate of completion by mail or can download one immediate- ly. The Online Boating Safety Course, provided by the Boat/US Foundation, is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the United States Coast Guard. This course meets the education requirement for those states that recognize non- proctored,
Yamaha is the watercraft industry’s leading manufacturer to build awareness and support for boating education. In 1997, Yamaha launched its GET W.E.T. (Watercraft Education and Training) initiative and has since reached out to over one million Americans promoting the benefits of boating education.
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