Personal Watercraft Safety

Personal watercrafts have become extremely popular. If you are going to pilot one of these watercrafts, keep the following safety tips in mind:

1. Know your craft and how it operates.
   
   
2. Know your local boating laws, navigational marks and signs.
   
   
3. Wear a personal flotation device, eye protection, wetsuit and gloves.
   
   
4. Do not operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol or drugs.
   
   
5. Always stay to the right of other water vehicles.
   
   
6. Remember, sailboats, commercial vessels and fishing vessels have the right-of-way.

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