Yamaha VX Cruiser Jet Ski User Manual


 
Safety information
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Remember, markings may vary by geograph-
ic location. Always consult local boating au-
thorities before riding your watercraft in
unfamiliar waters.
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To get more boating safety
information
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many organizations, including the follow-
ing.
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 yamaha-
motor.com website, is a free, 50 question
learning course available to the public. Upon
successful completion of 80 percent or better,
the user can request a certificate of comple-
tion by mail or can download one immediate-
ly. The Online Boating Safety Course,
provided by the Boat/US Foundation, is ap-
proved by the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and
recognized by the United States Coast
Guard. This course meets the education re-
quirement for those states that recognize non-
proctored, NASBLA-approved courses.
Yamaha is the watercraft industrys leading
manufacturer to build awareness and support
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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