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Safety information
Remember, markings may vary by geograph- EJU30983
To get more boating safety
ic location. Always consult local boating au-
thorities before riding your watercraft in information
unfamiliar waters. Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many organizations, including the fol-
lowing.
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af-
fairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
http://www.uscgboating.org/
Other sources
You can find local rules by contacting the Na-
tional Association of State Boating Law Ad-
ministrators, or your local Power Squadron.
Watercraft Education and Training
The Online Boating Safety Course, available
through the watercraft section of the yama-
ha-motor.com website, is a free, 50 question
learning course available to the public. Upon
successful completion of 80 percent or bet-
ter, the user can request a certificate of com-
pletion by mail or can download one
immediately. The Online Boating Safety
Course, provided by the Boat/US Founda-
tion, is approved by the National Association
of State Boating Law Administrators (NASB-
LA) and recognized by the United States
Coast Guard. This course meets the educa-
tion requirement for those states that recog-
nize non-proctored, NASBLA-approved
courses.
Yamaha is the watercraft industry’s leading
manufacturer to build awareness and sup-
port for boating education. In 1997, Yamaha
launched its GET W.E.T. (Watercraft Educa-
tion and Training) initiative and has since
reached out to over one million Americans
promoting the benefits of boating education.
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