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RECKLESS OPERATION, NEGLIGENT, OR GROSS NEGLIGENT OPERATION

The boat operator is responsible for any action that has the potential of endangering life, limb or property. These actions may be deemed reckless, whether intentional or not.

• Bow riding.
• Damage caused by the wake of his/her boat. Know the location of no wake zones and what minimum distances you are allowed to operate a boat near docks, piers, boathouses, boat ramps and people in the water.
• Not carrying the required safety equipment.
• Crossing hazardous inlets and bars.
• Excessive speed