200 Dauntless - Boston Whaler

Section 1• SafetyWater Skiing• Always have two persons in the boat, one atthe controls and one who can easily andcontinuously look at the skier.Water Skiing SignalsSkiing SignalsFig. 1.14.1• Insist that anyone who water skis must knowhow to swim.• Insist that skiers wear approved PersonalFlotation Devices (PFD’s)• Ski only in daylight when visibility is good.• Never drive the boat directly behind a waterskier. At 22 knots (25 m.p.h.), it takes only 5seconds to overtake a fallen skier who was60 meters (200 feet) in front.• Ski only in areas where skiing is permitted.• Observe local restrictions on length of towline.• Learn the signals to communicate with a skier.The skier is to control the boat through handsignals (Figure 1.14.1).• Your boat will handle differently while towinga skier. Experiment carefully to learn thedifference.• Skiers may start from the shore or dock, if boattraffic allows. When returning, pick up skiersfrom water. Do not ski back to shore or dock.• Give immediate attention to fallen skiers.• Keep a downed skier in sight and on theoperator’s side of the boat when approachingthe skier. Never back up to anyone in thewater.• Turn off engine in gear (to prevent propeller“windmilling”) before picking up skier.• If the skier suddenly releases the tow rope,it can backlash into cockpit. Spotters whoare watching the skier must be aware of thisfact and be prepared to take appropriate actionto avoid injury.TURN TURN RIGHT TURN LEFT STOPORGO FASTERSPEED OKTurn – Arm raised, circle with index fingerextended.Turn Right – Extend arm out from body tothe right.Turn Left – Extend arm out from body to theleft.Stop – Raise arm with palm vertical and facingforward.Faster – Thumb pointed up or palm up, movehand up and down.Speed OK – Raise arm and form a circle withthumb and index finger.Slow Down – Thumb pointed down or palmdown, move hand up and down.OK After a Fall – Clasp hands togetheroverhead.Skier in Water – Extend one ski verticallyout of water.Cut Motor – Draw finger across throat.Back to Dock – Pat top of head.ORGO SLOWEROK AFTER FALL SKIER IN WATER CUT MOTOR BACK TO DOCK1-14 200 DauntlessR