|Towing Water Toys||
|When a person is being towed, there must be a spotter on board who can monitor the towing activity at all times.|
You must run your blower for at least four minutes before each startup.
(roll over the picture & flip the switch!)
|Alcohol & Boating|
|The effects of alcohol are intensified by sun, wind and the motion of a boat.|
|Swimming to shore is always the best thing to do when suffering from hypothermia.|
boats are required to carry one approved lifejacket or PFD
- appropriately sized - for each person on board.
|Loading a Boat||
|The stability of a boat depends greatly on the placement of people and the gear it carries.|
|Rules of the Road|
|Under the "rules of the road", powerboats are required to give way to less maneuverable boats.|
|A person operating a vessel in a careless manner could be charged by enforcement authorites.|
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