CONSIDERATIONS FOR TOWED WATERSPORTS
WATER SKIING, TOWED DEVICES, AND WAKE SPORTS
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Do NOT run parallel to the shore in shallow water to drop off the towed person. Keep your distance, and let the towed person swing into shore.
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Check the prop and towlinethe chord used for towing a person behind a vessel. for wear before each outing.
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The towing vessel should never be remotely controlled.
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Turn OFF your engine before approaching closely to a person who has fallen during a towing activity. Approach the fallen person with the operator's side of the boat so you do not lose sight of the towed person.
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Before going out on the water, establish communication signals between the operator, observer, and the towed person (for example, the towed person may hold up a ski after falling).
