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Flotilla 57 - Lynnhaven, 5th District (SR)
Virginia Beach, Virginia
DISCLAIMER
Boating Safety Suggestions
from The Virginia Department of Game and
Inland Fisheries
Always wear your personal flotatation
device (PFD).
Alcohol and safe boating operation just don't mix.
Know how to swim.
Read the owner's manual for your boat.
Always maintain a good look at where you're going. Stay to the
right of oncoming vessels.
Keep a whistle or horn readily available.
Stay away from tugs, towboats and large ships.
Stay away from swimming beaches, waterfront residences, jetties,
dams and shallow water.
Don't cut in front of other boats or jump wakes.
Check the pressure gauge on your fire extinguisher.
Show consideration to others; be courteous and use common sense
in the operation of your craft.
Be thoroughly familiar with the maneuvering characteristics of
your craft.
Always be considerate
of other water enthusiasts. Be responsible. Be safe.
Your life may depend upon it!
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