(1) The operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident or other casualty, to the extent the operator can do so without serious danger to the operator’s own vessel or persons aboard, shall render all practical and necessary assistance to persons affected by the collision, accident or casualty to save them from danger caused by the incident. Under no circumstances may the rendering of assistance or other compliance with this section be evidence of the liability of such operator for the collision, accident or casualty.

(2) The operator shall also give all pertinent accident information, as specified by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction; provided, that this requirement shall not apply to operators of vessels when they are participating in an organized competitive event authorized by the Sheriff of Clallam County.