Boats and Watercraft

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.

Capsizing causes the most fatalities.

Remain tied to the dock until you are competent to handle the vessel.

Using courtesy and common sense at all times.

Must be Coast Guard approved

Bilge

Clearance height under the bridge

Always turn off engine when A swimmer is reboarding

Life Jacket

A boat is astern propulsion and is in the act of backing up

Keep body weight low with gear distributed evenly.