Safety information3dling and lead to an accident, capsizing orswamping.EMU33771Avoid collisionsScan constantly for people, objects, andother boats. Be alert for conditions that limityour visibility or block your vision of others.Operate defensively at safe speeds andkeep a safe distance away from people, ob-jects, and other boats.● Do not follow directly behind other boats orwaterskiers.● Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers thatmake it hard for others to avoid you or un-derstand where you are going.● Avoid areas with submerged objects orshallow water.● Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of lossof control, ejection, and collision.● Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-member, boats do not have brakes, andstopping the engine or reducing throttlecan reduce the ability to steer. If you arenot sure that you can stop in time beforehitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turnin another direction.EMU33790WeatherStay informed about the weather. Checkweather forecasts before boating. Avoidboating in hazardous weather.EMU33880Passenger trainingMake sure at least one other passenger istrained to operate the boat in the event of anemergency.EMU33890Boating safety publicationsBe informed about boating safety. Additionalpublications and information can be obtainedfrom many boating organizations.EMU33600Laws and regulationsKnow the marine laws and regulations whereyou will be boating- and obey them. Severalsets of rules prevail according to geographiclocation, but all are basically the same as theInternational Rules of the Road.ZMU06025
