| There are rules for recreational activities such as skiing. |
Remember these simple rules when in tow:
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ALWAYS wear a personal floatation device (life jacket). |
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Have someone other than the driver of the boat act as a spotter.
The driver should watch the lake, not the skier. |
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Always check your towline before each skier skis.
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Maintain a reasonable, safe speed at all times and keep an alert
eye open for other boats and watercraft. |
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If “dropping a ski,” be sure to release it near a dock where it
can be retrieved immediately out of the way of other boats and
skiers.
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Steer clear of docks and away from boats and people who are fishing.
Besides being dangerous, people seldom appreciate the wake caused
by passing so closely.
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| Water Skier Hand Signals |
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Speed up the boat: Thumb up |
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Slow down the boat: Thumb down. |
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Cut Motor/Stop (also used by driver or observer): Slashing motion
over the neck. |
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Turn the boat (also used by driver): Circle motion with arms over-head
then point in desired direction. |
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Return to dock: Pat on the head. |
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Speed and boat path OK or signals understood: OK signal with hand. |
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Skier OK after falling: Hands clasped over head. |
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| These articles are excerpts from the Washington State Boating
Safety Officers Association and the OnWater websites. |
