There are many things to keep in mind when you have a speed boat and you take it out on the water.  The best thing you can do is take a safety course and learn everything you need to know before you get started.

You should never bring alcohol on your boat or allow intoxicated riders to board.  If you have been drinking then you should not even board your boat.

Obey all state and federal guidelines set forth for boaters.  Be sure to load your boat with the proper safety materials so you are ready for anything that could happen.

Make sure you have the right type of safety vest or floatation device.  Have the proper fire extinguisher on board too.  Make sure your boat has safety lights and you know the right sound signals to give to other boaters so you can communicate with them.

If your boat capsizes be sure you hang onto it and do not swim away from it.  You don’t want the current to push you so far out to sea you can never be found.

Take care of your passengers, other people in the water, and use common sense when you are driving your boat.  You are responsible for what happens when you are on the water.