Always remember to file a float plan!
- Always wear your life jacket.
- Alcohol and safe boating operation just don't mix.
- Know how to swim.
- Read the owner's manual for your boat.
- Always maintain a good look where you're going. Stay to the
right of oncoming vessels.
- Keep a whistle or horn readily available.
- Stay away from tugs, towboats and large ships.
- Stay away from swimming beaches, waterfront residences, jetties,
dams and shallow water.
- Don't cut in front of other boats or jump wakes.
- Check the pressure gauge on your fire extinguisher.
- Show consideration to others; be courteous and use common sense
in the operation of your craft.
- Be thoroughly familiar with the maneuvering characteristics of
your craft.
Always be considerate of other water enthusiasts. Be
responsible. Be safe.
Your life may depend upon it!
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