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☆☆☆☆☆A slashing hand motion over the neck by a waterskiing participant means cut the motor or stop.
Whenever a boat less than 26 feet is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children less than 6 years of age in Florida. Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children 9 years of age and under in Georgia.
your certificate of number
To operate a boat in Florida, you are required to carry on board your certificate of number.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is responsible for regulating the state boating laws.
you should put on a pfd and huddle with others or curl up in a ball
you should put on a PFD and Huddle with others or curl up in a ball.
In Oregon, you must be 18 years of age in order to rent a personal watercraft (PWC).
In Florida, skiing and towing activities may only take place ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour past sunset.
Sobriety Test
a date and time to contact the authorities.
The purpose of filing a float plan is to provide important information in case of an emergency. A float plan includes a description of your boat, who is on board, a description of the safety equipment you are carrying, where you expect to be, and when you expect to be there. Instruct the person holding the float plan to notify the Coast Guard or other appropriate agency if you do not return within a reasonable time after your scheduled arrival (taking into account weather, etc.).
A float plan should contain the following information: 1. Date. 2. Time to contact the authorities.
to shut off engine if it falls out
military craft, commercial vessels, fishing vessels then pleasure craft
control speed,noise, and wake
As the last resort
easy - keep away from the rocks
Holding up a ski after falling
Recreational Powerboat
Fire extinguisher and emergency signaling devices must be aboard every personal watercraft.
United States Coast Guard was created in 1915.
Clearance height under the bridge
Always turn off engine when A swimmer is reboarding
Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of leakage or corrosion
.08 or greater
Provide habitats
Keep body weight low with gear distributed evenly.
