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Safety information

To get more boating safety Enjoy your boat responsibly
information You share the areas you enjoy when operat-
Be informed about boating safety. Additional ing your boat with others and with nature. So
publications and information can be obtained your enjoyment includes a responsibility to
from many organizations, including the fol- treat these other people, and the lands, wa-
lowing. ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
United States Coast Guard Whenever and wherever you are boating,
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC) think of yourself as the guest of those around
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af- you. Remember, for example, that the sound
fairs of your boat may be music to you, but it could
US Coast Guard Headquarters be just noise to others. And the exciting
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001 splash of your wake can make waves others
http://www.uscgboating.org won’t enjoy. Avoid riding close to shoreline
Other sources homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other
You can find local rules by contacting the Na- wildlife areas, and keep a respectful distance
tional Association of State Boating Law Ad- from fishermen, other boats, swimmers, and
ministrators, or your local Power Squadron. populated beaches. When travel in areas like
Boat Education and Training these is unavoidable, operate slowly and
The Online Boating Safety Course, available obey all laws.
through the watercraft section of the Remember that pollution can be harmful to
yamaha-motor.com website, is a free, 50- the environment. Do not refuel or add oil
question learning course available to the where a spill could cause damage to nature.
public. Upon successful completion of 80 Keep your surroundings pleasant for the peo-
percent or better, the user can request a cer- ple and wildlife that share the waterways:
tificate of completion by mail or can down- don’t litter!
load one immediately. The Online Boating When you go boating responsibly, with re-
Safety Course, provided by the Boat/US spect and courtesy for others, you help en-
Foundation, is approved by the National As- sure that our waterways stay open for the
sociation of State Boating Law Administra- enjoyment of a variety of recreational oppor-
tors (NASBLA) and recognized by the United tunities.
States Coast Guard. This course meets the
education requirement for those states that
recognize non-proctored, NASBLA-ap-
proved courses.
The Online Boating Safety Course:
http://www.boatus.org/

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