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☆☆☆☆☆A slashing hand motion over the neck by a waterskiing participant means cut the motor or stop.
Losing control of the boat and running out of space between them and other boats or shore.. Probably the largest symptom is that the people who operate the boats have had too much alcohol to drink.
**Falling overboard and drowning.**
A type IV PFD is a personal flotation device. The classification is given by the United States Coast Guard. It is a device that is throwable.
Make sure all aboard are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.
Capsizing causes the most fatalities.
Tidal currents are caused due to this movement.
Tidal Currents
Depth of water
Pick a reference point on shore to gauge if you are dragging!
Must be Coast Guard approved
On the U.S. Flag, white signifies purity, red signifies valour, and blue signifies justice.
Life Jacket
Closing all hatches and doors while refueling
Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of leakage or corrosion
You don't have to - it's not a legal requirement. However - from a safety aspect - it's certainly recommended !
Place the tank on the dock or on shore to fill it
Cause the trailer to fishtail
The volume of boat traffic
Keep body weight low with gear distributed evenly.
