A - 10 GROUNDINGANDTOWING
A - 11 BOATINGEDUCATION
A. BoatingCourses
If the boat should become disabled, or if assist-
inganothercraftthatisdisabled,greatcaremust
be taken. The stress applied to a boat during
towing may become excessive. Excessive
stress can damage the structure of the boat and
create a safety hazard for those aboard.
Boatingeducationclassesareofferedthroughoutthecoun-
try. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary offers free
courses on different topics usually during the off-season.
The most popular course is the “Boating Skills & Sea-
manship Course,” and information can be obtained by
calling1-800-336-BOAT.
Four Winns® boats are not designed nor intended to be
used as a towing vessel. The mooring cleats on
Four Winns® boats are not designed or intended to be
used for towing purposes. These cleats are specifically
designed as mooring cleats for securing the boat to a
dock, pier, etc. DO NOT use these fittings for towing or
attempting to free a grounded vessel.
TheUnitedStatesPowerSquadronalsooffersfreecourses
ranging from basic seamanship to celestial navigation.
For information, contact your local Power Squadron, or
write: U.S.P.S., P.O. Box 30423, Raleigh, NC 27622.
TheRedCrossofferspowerboatingandcanoeingclasses.
Contact: DirectorofWaterSafety,AmericanNationalRed
Cross, 17th & D Streets N.W., Washington, DC 20006.
Freeing a grounded vessel or towing a boat that is dis-
abled requires specialized equipment and knowledge.
Line failure and structural damage caused by improper
towing have resulted in fatal injuries. Because of this,
Four Winns strongly suggests that these activities be
lefttothosewhohavetheequipmentandknowledgesuch
as the U.S. Coast Guard, to safely accomplish the tow-
ing task.
The Canadian Power and Sail Squadron offers seaman-
ship courses. Information can be obtained by calling
1-800-268-3579
(Canadaonly).
B. Boating Manuals or Literature
A good source of information is the U.S. Coast Guard’s
home study book called “The Skipper’s Course”. This
bookmaybepurchasedthrough: SuperintendentofDocu-
ments,U.S.GovernmentPrintingOffice,Washington,DC
Running aground can cause serious damage to
a boat and associated underwater gear. If the
boat should become grounded, distribute per-
sonal flotation devices and inspect the boat for
possible damage. Thoroughly inspect the bilge
area for signs of leakage. An experienced ser-
vicefacilityshouldcheckthehullandunderwater
gear at the first opportunity. DO NOT continue
to use the boat if the condition of the hull or un-
derwater equipment is questionable.
20402,
Stock # 050-012-00159-6.
AnothergoodsourceofboatinginformationisChapman’s
“Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling”. Also,
check the local library or bookstore for additional informa-
tion on boating.
C. Charts and Maps
U.S. nautical charts are sold throughout the country at
Governmental Printing Office stores and other agents. A
chart catalog is available by writing to: National Oceanic
andAtmosphericAdministration, National Ocean Survey,
Rockville, MD 20852.
If towing or being towed is absolutely necessary, use the
strongest lines available, and attach them to the bow
eyes or stern eyes only. Have all passengers slip on life
jackets and take a seat in the cabin or other protected
area.
In addition, many federal agencies publish recreational
maps, including the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the
Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the Ten-
nessee ValleyAuthority.
Lines can snap or other hardware can be loos-
enedorbrokenwhiletowing. Undercertaincon-
ditions, this can cause severe injury or fatality.
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