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