Boating Safety
B - 1
GENERAL
used.to.size.PFDs..It.is.your.responsibility.to.ensure.
that.you.have.the.proper.number.and.types.of.PFDs.
on.board.and.that.your.passengers.know.where.and.
how.to.use.them.
As.the.owner/operator.of.the.boat,.you.are.respon-
sible.for.assuring.that.all.required.safety.equipment.is.
aboard..You.should.also.consider.supplying.additional.
equipment.as.needed.for.your.safety.and.that.of.your.
passengers..Check.state.and.local.regulations.and.
call.the.US.Coast.Guard.Info.line.at.1-800-368-5647.
for.information.about.required.safety.equipment..
Also.visit.the.United.Power.Squadron.website.at.
www.usps.org
C. PFD Types
Five.types.of.PFDs.have.been.approved.by.the.US.
Coast.Guard..The.PFDs.are.described.as.follows:
PFD Type 1, Wearable.(Figure.B-1).has.the.greatest.
required.buoyancy..Its.design.allows.for.turning.most.
unconscious.persons.in.the.water.from.face.down.
position.to.a.vertical.or.slightly.backward,.face-up.
position..It.can.greatly.increase.the.chances.of.sur-
vival..Type.1.is.most.effective.for.all.waters,.especially.
offshore.when.rescue.may.be.delayed..It.is.also.the.
most.effective.in.rough.waters.
A. Required Safety Equipment
Most.of.the.safety.equipment.required.by.federal.regu-
lations.is.provided.as.standard.equipment..Personal.
Flotation Devices (life jackets) must fit the persons
wearing.them..Minimum.requirements.include.the.fol-
lowing:.
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Personal.Flotation.Devices
Visual.Distress.Signal
Bell.or.Whistle
Fire.Extinguisher
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Navigation.Lights
Figure B-1: Type I, Wearable
NOTICE
As the owner/operator of the boat, you are
responsible for assuring that all required safety
equipment is aboard and meets the boating
regulations as prescribed by both federal and
local authorities in your area.
PFD Type II, Wearable (Figure.B-2).turns.its.wearer.
in.the.same.way.as.Type.I,.but.not.as.effectively..
The.Type.II.does.not.turn.as.many.persons.under.the.
same.conditions.as.a.Type.I..You.may.prefer.to.use.
this.PFD.where.there.is.a.probability.of.quick.rescue.
such.as.in.areas.where.other.people.are.commonly.
involved.in.water.activities.
B. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
Federal.regulations.require.that.you.have.at.least.one.
Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD)
for.each.person.in.a.recreational.boat..You.should.
not.use.your.boat.unless.all.PFDs.are.in.serviceable.
condition,.readily.accessible,.legibly.marked.with.the.
Coast.Guard.approval.number,.of.an.appropriate.size.
(within.the.weight.range.and.chest.size.marked.on.the.
PFD).for.each.person.aboard.
Figure B-2: Type II, Wearable
PFD Type III, Wearable (Figure.B-3).allows.the.wear-
er.to.place.themselves.in.a.vertical.or.slightly.back-
ward.position..It.does.not.turn.the.wearer..It.maintains.
the.wearer.in.a.vertical.or.slightly.backward.position.
and.has.no.tendency.to.turn.the.wearer.face.down..It.
has.the.same.buoyancy.as.a.Type.II.PFD.and.may.be.
appropriate.in.areas.where.other.people.are.commonly.
involved.in.water.activities.
A.PFD.provides.buoyancy.to.help.keep.your.head.
above.the.water.and.to.help.you.remain.in.a.satisfac-
tory.position.while.in.the.water..Body.weight.and.age.
should.be.considered.when.selecting.a.PFD..The.
buoyancy.provided.by.the.PFD.should.support.your.
weight.in.water..
The.size.of.the.PFD.must.be.appropriate.for.the.wear-
er..Body.weight.or.chest.size.are.common.methods.
Boating Safety - Section B
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