Personal Watercraft Safety Course

Personal Watercraft Safety Course

PWC Rules of the Road Follow the basic rules of the road except when it is necessary to depart from them to avoid a collision. „ „ Avoid ship channels when possible. Cross quickly when it is unavoidable. „ „ Always watch and listen for other boat traffic. Realize that you are smaller than most boats on the water and may be difficult for those operators to see you. „ „ Know that five or more short sound blasts mean danger or emergency. „ „ Know the potential hazards and high traffic areas where you are operating the PWC. Referring to marine charts or using other local resources can help you learn about your area. „ „ Keep a safe distance between your PWC and other boats or persons in the water. „ „ Sailboats not under power and other boats such as paddle craft also are the stand-on vessels due to limited maneuverability.

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