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Here are some tips from MayoClinic.com to help you stay safe when riding the wake.

Wear a life jacket. Bright colors are most visible.

Seek out low-traffic areas. Avoid heavily traveled boating lanes and areas reserved for fishing.

Stay visible. Don't ski after dark.

Don't go it alone. The driver needs to focus on what's ahead. Make sure there's someone else in the boat to watch you ski.

Understand the driver. Clarify the hand signals the driver will use for slowing down, speeding up and turning around.

Beware of moving propellers. Don't approach a boat with a running motor.

Prevent hypothermia. Wear a wet suit in cold water to prevent hypothermia, a condition in which your body temperature drops too low.