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Water Sports
Taking part in any water sport requires
increased safety awareness by the
participant and the boat operator.
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If you have never pulled someone
behind your boat before, it is a good idea to
spend a few hours as an observer, working
with and learning from an experienced driver.
It is also important to be aware of the skill and
experience of the person being pulled.
Always have a second person on board
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to observe the person in the water so the
driver can concentrate on operating the boat.
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Both the boat operator and observer
should monitor the location of the tow rope
when participating in watersports.
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A slack tow rope can become
entangled with persons or objects in the
boat or in the water, particularly when making
a tight turn or circling and cause serious
personal injury.
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Do not tow a load of greater than
100kg through the ski pole. Otherwise,
damage may occur to the ski pole or boat.
Everyone participating in a water sport
should observe these guidelines:
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Be considerate to others you share the
water with.
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Allow only capable swimmers to take
part in any water sport.
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Always wear an approved personal
flotation device (PFD). Wearing a
properly designed PFD helps a stunned or
unconscious person stay afloat.
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Have a second person aboard to
observe the person being towed and inform
the driver about the participant's hand signals.
The driver must give full attention to operating
the boat and the waters ahead.
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Do not tow a person in any water sport
on a short tow rope such that the person
inhales exhaust fumes in concentration.
Inhalation of concentrated exhaust fumes,
which contain carbon monoxide, can result in
CO poisoning, personal injury and death.
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Give immediate attention to a person
who has fallen. He or she is vulnerable in the
water alone and may not be seen by other
boaters.
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Approach a person in the water from
the lee side (opposite the direction of the
wind). Turn off the engine before coming close
to the person.
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Turn off engine and anchor the boat
before swimming. Participate in water sports
only in safe areas. Stay away from other
boats, channels, beaches, restricted areas,
swimmers, and heavily travelled waterways
and underwater obstructions.
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Swim only in areas designated as safe
for swimming. These are usually marked with
a swim area buoy.
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Do not swim alone or at night.
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