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Always remember that the majority of water skiing injuries are the result of impacts with other objects. Always look where you are going and be aware of what is going on around you. Teak/Drag Surfing READ, UNDERSTAND and be FAMILIAR with the information contained on warning labels and adhere to the boat operation practices described on them. The United States Coast Guard issued a SAFETY ALERT on August 28, 2001 that covers some of the issues of improper use of the boarding platform. The SAFETY ALERT and portions of the accompanying information follow: Boating Safety EXHAUST PORT CORC023 Every year tragic deaths occur from the negligence of unsafe boating and dangerous activities. Experts say, "many of these deaths may have been caused by an invisible hazard, carbon monoxide poisoning." Taking the risk of swimming under a boarding platform when the engine is running, "teak surfing" or "dragging" behind a moving boat can be fatal. Nautique DOES NOT consider any dangerous activities which can result in a serious injury or death a watersport. Nautique is concerned for all boaters’ safety and DOES NOT promote unsafe boating risks or jeopardizing any boaters’ safety. DO NOT use the boarding platform for any other purpose than boarding the boat or preparation of entering the water, and DO NOT use the boarding platform when the engine is running. Section 1 SAFETY ALERT From August 28, 2001: The United States Coast Guard advised boaters not to "Teak/Drag Surf." Recent boating fatalities revealed that carbon monoxide (CO) emitted from a vessel’s exhaust resulted in CO poisoning and the death of at least six teak surfers. "Teak/Drag Surfing" places the individual in a position directly exposed to the CO in the engine’s exhaust. This may result in a loss of coherent responses and even death. In addition, "Teak/Drag Surfing" dangerously exposes the individual to a possible propeller injury, and since it is done without a life jacket (PFD), it significantly increases the probability of drowning. Therefore, the Coast Guard stresses, "Teak/Drag Surfing" is a very dangerous activity and advises boaters not to participate in it. The Coast Guard pointed out that carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous gases. It strikes before you know you are exposed and it impairs in a way that can and too often does lead to death. That is why it is so important to the Coast Guard that in every circumstance where it can be avoided, it is. General Watersport Precautions • DO NOT ski in shallow water, close to shore or in water where you do not know the depth or what is beneath the surface. • DO NOT put your arm, head or any other part of your body through the handle-bridle of the ski line nor wrap the line around any part of the body at any time. • DO NOT ski at night or directly in front of other boats. • DO NOT jump from a boat that is moving at any speed, nor enter or exit the water when the engine is running (RUN). • DO NOT approach the boat if the engine is running. • DO NOT ski near swimming areas, beaches or personal watercraft. • DO NOT follow directly behind another boat or skier without leaving an adequate safe distance. • DO NOT "back up" to anyone in the water. • DO NOT ski with multiple skiers with different length ropes. • DO NOT ski in limited visibility conditions. • DO NOT approach the rear of the boat while the engine is running. Boating Safety • DO NOT use the watersports tow point for anything other than “towable” watersports. • DO NOT Kitefly. • Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing hand signals and common skiing courtesy. • Be sure to turn off the engine before allowing anyone to approach the boat. • The engine MUST be shut down (OFF) before a skier enters or exits the boat, boarding platform or ladder. • Every skier MUST always wear a USCG-approved Type III personal flotation device. Special PFDs are available for high impact falls into the water. • Maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from all other objects, including other boats, piers, rafts, mooring and navigational buoys, pilings, abutments or any other items. • Be sure to have an experienced operator and observer in the boat when skiing. • Look before you turn the boat to pick up a fallen skier. • Have ship to shore communication devices if operating at a significant distance off shore. • The operator should never retrieve or pick up an article from the water while the engine is running. The engine MUST be shut OFF. • The operator should always keep the skier in view when the skier is entering or exiting the boat. • Communicate skiing speed with the skier before starting. • The operator should know the ability level of the skier. • The skier should indicate he/she is clear of the boat prior to starting the boat or putting the boat into gear and tightening the rope. • The operator, observer and skier should agree to communication hand signals before starting. • Observer in the boat should keep operator appraised of skier status. • The oper...

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