1-44Watersports SafetySkiers or riders are obligated to be aware of the same fundamental safety rules as boatoperators. If you are new to water skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, and other towedwatersports, seek certified training before starting. You will find it especially helpful tojoin a local ski club, World Wakeboard Association, and/or the USA Water Ski, whenpossible.Always remember that the majority of injuries occurring while waterskiing/wakeboarding and other towed watersports are the result of impacts with otherobjects. Always look where you are going and be aware of what is going on around you.When participating in towing watersports, be safe and courteous and follow theseguidelines:• Be considerate to fishermen and others who are sharing the same body of water.• DO NOT perform watersports in congested areas.• Stay away from navigation markers.• Stay away from other boats and watersports participants.Contact with a spinning propeller can cause injury and death.Do not enter or exit the water when the engine is running(ON) and the propeller is spinning.Do not get on the swim platform when the engine is running.Do not swim towards the back of the boat if the engine is on.!
