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DID YOU KNOW?

Did You Know? - Important facts about boating

The effects of alcohol are three times greater on the water than on land. Don't drink and boat.

A personal water craft (PWC) cannot be steered if the engine is not running.

You are liable for damages caused by your wake. Go slow in No-wake zones and close to shore, docks, and other boats.

A cup of gasoline has the explosive power of from 5 to 17 sticks of dynamite. Be careful with gasoline. Fill tanks on land when possible. Follow safe fueling practices, including four minutes of running the blowers, if equipped.

Dehydration happens more quickly on the water than on land. Drink plenty of water. Similarly, sun exposure is greater on the water than on land. The rays reflect off the water. Be sure to protect your skin from ultra-violet rays.

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