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Safety Issues and Rules for Responsible RC Watercraft Operation

Be a safe, courteous, and responsible RC boat owner and operator. Protect yourself, those around you, and your RC boats, ships, jetskis, and sailboats by using common sense and following certain guidelines for safe use of radio controlled vehicles on lakes, rivers, ponds, and swimming pools.

Wear a Life Vest Around Water

Even if you're operating an RC boat instead of full-size model, wear your life vest.

Handle and Store Nitro Fuel Safely

Nitro fuel is highly flammable. Avoid open flames -- including smoking -- around nitro containers. Mark your container for identification.

Basic Boating Safety

This Horizon Hobby, Inc. article covers important RC boating safety issues including use of a fail-safe, pre-launch inspections, and proper fueling.

IMPBA Safety Regulations

Be a safer skipper by following these safety guidelines for model power boating.

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