SAFE BOATING PRACTICES
Operator/Passenger Awareness
The watercraft operator has the re-
sponsibility to inform passenger(s) of
safety measures.
Never turn handlebar while some-
one is nearby rear of watercraft.
Keep away from steering moving
parts (nozzle, side vanes, linkage,
etc.).
Do not start or operate the water-
craft if anyone is seated on the sun
deck, if so equipped, or swim plat-
form, or is nearby in the water. Wa-
ter and/or debris exiting jet thrust
nozzle can cause severe injury.
The
operator
and
passenger(s)
should be properly seated before
starting or moving the watercraft,
and at all times when watercraft is
in motion. All passenger(s) should
be instructed to use the handholds
or seat straps provided, or in the
alternative on a PWC, to hold the
waist of the person in front of them.
When accelerating on a PWC with a
passenger(s), whether from a com-
plete stop or while underway, al-
ways do so progressively. Fast ac-
celeration may cause your passen-
ger(s) to loose their balance or grip
and fall rearward off the watercraft.
Make sure that your passenger(s)
know of, or anticipate, any rapid ac-
celeration.
Keep away from intake grate while
engine is on. Items such as long
hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps
can become entangled in moving
parts resulting in severe injury or
drowning.
Severe internal injuries can occur if
water is forced into body cavities as
a result of falling into water or being
near jet thrust nozzle.
To prevent accidental starting, al-
ways detach the DESS key from its
post when swimmers are board-
ing or nearby, or during removal of
any weeds or debris from the intake
grate.
It should be remembered that sun,
wind, alcohol, drugs, fatigue and ill-
ness, may impair your judgement
and reaction time.
On a PWC, never place your feet
and legs in the water to aid turning.
Operation by Minors
Minors should always be supervised
by an adult whenever operating a wa-
tercraft. Many states have laws re-
garding the minimum age and licens-
ing requirements of minors. Be sure
to contact the state boating authorities
for information. BRP recommends a
minimum operator age of 16 years old.
Manoeuvrability of the
Watercraft/Towing
Do not overload the watercraft or
take on more passengers than des-
ignated for the particular watercraft.
Respect the maximum load limit
rating of the ski/wakeboard post.
Overloading can affect maneuver-
ability, stability and performance.
Avoid adding on accessories, or
equipment which may alter your
control of the watercraft.
Certain PWCs may come or can be
equipped with tow eyelets or a ski
pole which can be used to attach a
tow rope for a skier, tube or wake-
boarder. Do not use these attach-
ment points or any other portion of
the PWC to tow a parasail or another
craft. Personal injury or severe dam-
age may occur.
Riding with a passenger(s) or pulling
a tube, skier or wakeboarder makes
the watercraft handle differently
and requires greater skill.
Always respect the safety and com-
fort of your passenger(s) and person
being towed on skis, wakeboard or
other water products.
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