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Show SAFE BOATING TIPS driving techniques and slow down, in crowded waters. Be aware that you are responsible for damage caused by your boat's wake. Use extreme ex-treme caution near swimmers and " waterskiers. Know that the weather weath-er can change rapidly over water; wind and waves can kick up quickly. 6. Do act responsibly when operating a boat The rules for safe drinking are the same on board a boat as they are on land; one drink or less per hour and never on "jan empty stomach or while taking : medication. . The combination of wind, noise, glare and motion on a boat can cause fatigue. Alcohol may intensify the fatigue. Choosing not to drink while boating or waiting until the end of the boating day is a personal decision. A good skipper looks out for his ot her crew and : ' passengers. More and more states - are enacting safe boating laws with increased marine patrols, plus stiff , fines for those operating a boat while intoxicated. For a free copy of Miller's boating safety brochure, send a stamped telf-addressed telf-addressed business sue envelope to' Miller Brewing Company, Government Govern-ment Affairs Department, 3339. West Highland Blvd.; tSil waukee, "WI 5320t r ----- Boating can be saisw4s km i both the skipper and Cm pammzr' follow common sense ss?f? Whether you own a boat or you're ever a guest of someone who does, these six tips from the Miller Brew-Zing Brew-Zing Company may help make safety, ' as well as fun, smooth sailing during dur-ing your boating days. 1. Take a safe-boating ' ' course, Boating safety courses : 1 are offered free in most parts of the . country by the U.S. Coast Guard i Auxiliary. Study one of the many books available on motor-boating ! or sailing. :"' e2. Know' liow.td swim: If,' youplan to spend any time on the water, knowing how to swim makes good sense. Everyone on the boat should wear a life jacket, especially nonswimmers and children. 3. Always carry safety equipment. Make a safety check before you cast off. Have the proper safety equipment, know how to use it andwhere it is. Neverjyerload -your boat with people or cargo. ' e 4. Establish your author? ity as the "Captain." The captain is responsible for the safety of his or her passengers. Insist on responsible respon-sible behavior by passengers while you're operating the boat. : v , 5, Stay alert. Use defensive, |