I. Safe Boating Courses
When pulling skiers do not turn on the engine
until you are at least a boat length away. When
approaching a downed skier, turn off the en-
gine at least one boat length away before reach-
ing the skier in the water.
The local U.S. Coast GuardAuxiliary and the U.S. Power
Squadrons offer comprehensive safe boating classes
several times a year. You may contact the Boat/U.S.
Foundation at 1-800-336-BOAT (2628) or, in Virginia,
1-800-245-BOAT (2628) for a course scheduled in your
area. Also contact the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or
Power Squadron Flotilla for the time and place of their
next scheduled class.
E. First Aid
As a boater, you should be familiar with the basic first
aid procedures that may be needed while you are out
far from help. Fish hook accidents or minor cuts and J - 8 BASIC SEAMANSHIP
abrasions may be the most serious mishaps on board
a boat but you should also learn the proper procedures Basic rules of seamanship, general information about
and be ready to deal with the truly serious problems navigational aids, and sources for additional reading
like mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, excessive bleeding, and boater education are presented in this portion of
hypothermia, and burns. First aid literature and courses your owner’s manual.
are available through most Red Cross chapters.
A. Boating Regulations
F. Operation By Minors
The U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the water-
Minors should always be supervised by an adult when- ways. State boating regulations are enforced by local
ever operating a boat. Many states have laws regard- authorities. Your boat is subject to the marine traffic
ing the minimum age and licensing requirements of laws known as “Rules of the Road,” which are enforced
minors. Be sure to check local laws or contact the state by the U.S. Coast Guard. You are subject to marine
boating authorities for information.
traffic laws and “Rules of the Road” for both federal
and state waterways; you must stop if signaled to do so
by enforcement officers, and permit them to board if
asked. The “Rules of the Road” can be obtained from
G. “Rules of the Road”
As a responsible boater, you must comply with the the local U.S. Coast Guard Unit or the Superintendent
“Rules of the Road,” the marine traffic laws enforced of Documents by calling (202) 512-1800 or faxing your
by the U.S. Coast Guard. Navigating a boat is much request to (202) 512-2250, and asking for the publica-
the same as driving an automobile. Operating either tion titled “Navigational Rules, International-Inland.
one responsibly means complying with a set of rules
intended to prevent accidents. Just as you assume Many pamphlets prepared by the Coast Guard are avail-
other car drivers know what they are doing, other boat- able. They explain signal lights, buoys, safety, interna-
ers assume you know what you are doing. More infor- tional and inland regulations and other information which
mation regarding navigational rules and the “Rules of goes beyond the scope of this manual. “Aids to Navi-
the Road” are discussed in further detail in Section J-9 gation” (U.S. Coast Guard pamphlet #123) explains the
of this chapter.
significance of various lights and buoys. Because of
proposed alterations to buoys and markers, contact the
U.S. Coast Guard to stay informed of changes. Other
pamphlets, including the “Boating Safety Training
H. Voluntary Inspections
State boating officials in many states or the U.S. Coast Manual” and “Federal Requirements For Recreational
Guard Auxiliaries offer courtesy inspections to check Boats,” are also available from the U.S. Coast Guard
out your craft. They will check for compliance with safety
standards and required safety equipment. You may
voluntarily consent to one of these inspections, and you
are allowed to make corrections without persecution.
Check with the appropriate state agency or the Coast
Guard Auxiliary foe details.
Headquarters.
NOTICE
The spoken word “MAYDAY” is the interna-
tional signal for distress. “MAYDAY” should
NEVER be used unless there is grave or im-
minent danger, and you are in need of immedi-
ate assistance.
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