Considerations for safeguarding the person being towed
Do NOT run parallel to the shore in shallow water to drop off the towed person. Keep your distance, and let the towed person swing into shore • Check the prop and towline for wear before each outing • The towing vessel should never be remotely controlled • Turn OFF your engine before approaching closely to a person who has fallen during a towing activity. Approach the fallen person with the operator’s side of the boat so you do not lose sight of the towed person • Before going out on the water, establish communication signals between the operator, observer and the towed person.