Which is a recommended water skiing safety practice?
Minimize the danger of collisions with other boats or skiers, or fixed objects, by staying out of congested areas and heavily traveled lanes. Avoid skiing close to shore, around bends, or in shallow water. Stay out of fishing areas. It is best to scout the area before you ski.
Which is a recommended water skiing safety practice hold up ski?
After falling, the skier should hold a ski up out of the water while waiting to be retrieved, and if necessary waves his or her arms. The boat should circle the skier slowly to either return the tow line or pick up the skier.
What are the safety precautions for water skiing?
Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. Always wear an approved safety helmet when wakeboarding. Always have a spotter sit at the back of the boat to watch the skier and communicate with the boat operator. Immediately let go of the tow rope when you fall.
What is a good water skiing speed?
For average size men, this speed ranges from 26 MPH to 32 MPH. For average size women, the best speeds are between 24 MPH to 28 MPH. Many times advanced open-water skiers (never skied a course) have progressed to speed well above those used in the course.
What is a water ski slalom course?
Slalom waterskiing competition is held on a course consisting of a specified number of buoys, between which the skier must negotiate a sinuous path at increasingly higher speeds, up to 55 km/hr. For this event many skiers use a single ski tapered in the rear with a large metal fin and bindings for both feet.
What is safety skiing?
Don't ski alone. Stay on marked paths and never go past the ski area boundary or into a closed area. Pay attention to warning signs such as "Slow skiing area" or "Caution." Before you start down a hill or merge onto a trail, look uphill to make sure no one is coming toward you.
What is the most important safety consideration for swimming?
Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising, even when a lifeguard is present, no matter how well the child can swim or how shallow the water. Avoid distractions including cell phones.
What is the best way for a skier in the water to avoid a propeller injury?
To avoid propeller injuries, always shut off the engine before allowing the skier to board the boat. After the skier is on board, retrieve the tow line unless you are pulling another skier.
Which is the best type of anchor line for most anchoring situations?
Nylon Three-Strand line is the leading choice for use as an anchoring line.
What does it mean when a skier holds out one hand thumb down?
Did you know there are specific hand signals for water skiing? For example, a thumbs up signal means the skier wants to go faster and a thumbs down signal means to slow down. If the skier wants to return to the dock or the boat, the skier should pat one hand on his or her head.
