A Georgia boat injury lawyer discusses the 3 main concerns when swimming from a boat:
1. The Propeller. The engine MUST BE OFF. This does not mean the boat is in neutral or idle, but off. The best way to ensure the propeller is not spinning is to turn off the boat’s engine. Inexperienced boaters do not understand what idle and neutral mean for the propeller. Engine Off.
2. Other Boats. It can be very difficult to see swimmers from a boat. For this reason, you never want to swim in high traffic areas on a lake. Find a cove or other low traffic area to swim from your boat to avoid any boating accidents.
3. The Deep End. In the lake, you are always in the deep end. In a pool, you can always grab the side of the pool or go to the shallow end. In the lake, you can tire out and there are constant currents that can pull you away from the boat. For this reason, you should always wear a life jacket, or Personal Floatation Device (PFD), when swimming from a boat.
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