Everyone participating in a water sport
should observe these guidelines:
Be considerate to others you share the
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water with.
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Allow only capable swimmers to take
part in any water sport.
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Always wear an approved personal
flotation device (PFD). Wearing a
properly designed PFD helps a stunned or
unconscious person stay afloat.
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Have a second person aboard to
observe the person being towed and inform
the driver about the participant's hand signals.
The driver must give full attention to operating
the boat and the waters ahead.
Do not tow a person in any water sport
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on a short tow rope such that the person
inhales exhaust fumes in concentration.
Inhalation of concentrated exhaust fumes,
which contain carbon monoxide, can result in
CO poisoning, personal injury and death.
Operating Your Tender
CAUTION.
care and at a speed appropriate to
the sea conditions. Be aware of local laws
and restrictions. Always carry out a visual
check of the boat and its components prior to
use. Adhere to the maintenance schedule.
WARNING.
jet propulsion system which may
exceed the performance and behave
differently to other boats you have
operated in the past. At slower speeds,
ability to steer is reduced.
WARNING.
must be of a suitable age and
competence, have read and understood
the owner's manual and safety labels,
have been familiarised with the correct
use of this boat, possess knowledge of
basic seamanship and hold the necessary
qualifications as required under law.
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Operate the boat with due
This boat uses a water
The Operator of this boat
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Give immediate attention to a person
who has fallen. He or she is vulnerable in the
water alone and may not be seen by other
boaters.
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Approach a person in the water from
the lee side (opposite the direction of the
wind). Turn off the engine before coming close
to the person.
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Turn off engine and anchor the boat
before swimming. Participate in water sports
only in safe areas. Stay away from other
boats, channels, beaches, restricted areas,
swimmers, and heavily travelled waterways
and underwater obstructions.
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Swim only in areas designated as safe
for swimming. These are usually marked with
a swim area buoy.
Do not swim alone or at night.
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WARNING.
Never permit a guest to
operate this boat unless the guest is
of suitable age and competence, has
read and understood the owner's manual
and safety labels, has been familiarised
with the correct use of this boat,
possesses knowledge of basic
seamanship and holds the necessary
qualifications as required under law.
WARNING.
Never exceed maximum
passenger capacity under any
circumstances; doing so reduces stability
and control.
WARNING.
Always wear the
appropriate buoyancy aid and ensure
all passengers do the same.
WARNING.
Always operate
prudently according to visibility and
water conditions.
WARNING.
Never operate the boat
under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. They will slow down reaction time
and impair judgment.