| As with any form of organized racing, there are | | | | identification tags, to be worn around the neck |
| rules and regulations that need to be applied and | | | | secured under driving suit.o Ballistic Shorts: When |
| followed. Boat racing is no exception especially | | | | traveling at high speeds on water there is risk of |
| when safety comes into play. Due to the high | | | | crashing causing serious injury. Ballistic shorts help |
| speeds, boat racers are at high risk for accidents | | | | to protect delicate body parts.o Driving Suit: Must |
| and potential drowning making boat racing safety | | | | be made of non-flammable material, long sleeved |
| equipment a necessity. | | | | with closured cuffs, bare the official NDBA logo |
| Not all racing boats are required to have the | | | | patch on the upper left front panel or on upper |
| same safety equipment and vary upon the type | | | | left sleeve, and meet all other specifications for |
| of racing or division they are classified under. | | | | division. Cotton socks and fireproof shoes must |
| Nevertheless, personal safety equipment is a | | | | also be worn.o Gloves: fire retardanto Life Jacket: |
| must for all boat racing drivers. Some of the | | | | Both capsule and non-capsule boat styles must |
| major personal boat safety equipment required | | | | wear floatation devices that meet the qualification |
| are:o Crash Helmet: Must meet all guideline racing | | | | specifications at all times while on the water. |
| specifications with clear identification of such and | | | | Personal Safety gear is just one aspect of the |
| must be worn at all times on the water unless | | | | boat racing safety equipment required. There is |
| docked or under towing conditions.o Helmet | | | | numerous other safety equipment required that |
| Restraint: Approved commercially manufactured | | | | also protects the driver in case of accidents. All |
| straps must be used to secure helmet to drivers | | | | boats are required to have approved secondary |
| head.o Neck Collar: Must be on at all times while | | | | breathing equipment on board and drivers must |
| on the water and meet all guideline specifications.o | | | | wear a five-point safety harness. The interior of |
| Eye Protection: Must be on at all times while on | | | | the boat must have no less then ¼ inch of |
| water and meet all guideline specifications. Goggles | | | | foam padding and specified mounting brackets |
| or full face shields are acceptable but standard | | | | and bolts must securely mount everything. Fire |
| corrective eyewear or sunglasses alone is not | | | | extinguishers, fuel shut off valves, kill switches, |
| permitted per boat racing safety equipment.o | | | | paddles and parachutes are just a small amount |
| Corrective Eyewear: At qualification of racing, all | | | | of some of the requirements. |
| drivers must submit either their driver's license or | | | | Boat racing drivers have a specific assortment of |
| competition driver's license in order to see if | | | | gear to help them in the occurrence of an |
| corrective eyewear is required. If corrective | | | | accident. All boats prior to hitting the water must |
| eyewear has been indicated, as a requirement, | | | | pass a thorough inspection for all boat racing |
| driver must wear proper corrective eyewear at | | | | safety equipment. With careful evaluations and |
| all times while on the water.o Medical Tags: All | | | | constant upgrading, boat racing is less dangerous |
| drivers must carry on their body medical | | | | then it once was. |