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Important Safety Information!
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manual. Additional precautions throughout the manual are
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activity, give careful consideration to the risks. Plan ahead.
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and your equipment and do not exceed them.
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aware as well that there are many sources of information
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training, such as safety and seamanship courses offered
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their passengers, friends, and families to have a safe and
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US Coast Guard Auxiliary
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dealer for more details.
Section II
Boating Safety