Floating debris can be a sign that obstructions are close by. Understand and follow navigational markers and buoys. Know the boating rules of the road. Sailboat operators should watch for and avoid overhead power lines. Think, don't drink Leave alcohol at home.
Alcohol use is a major contributing factor in recreational boating fatalities.
A boat operator with a blood alcohol concentration above .10 is 10 times more likely to be killed in a boating accident than a boater with a blood alcohol concentration of zero. Boating under the influence is illegal in all states and provinces and is extremely dangerous. PWC users enjoy the maneuverability and unique thrills offered by PWCs. Unfortunately, as the use of personal watercraft has exploded, so have injuries and deaths associated with their use. Rules and regulations for PWCs are the same as those of traditional boats.