7. SAFE BOATING TIPS
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*** BE PREPARED ***
Take a safe boating course. In the U.S., contact your
local Boating Industry, such as the ASA
(www.ASA.com
) or US Sailing (www.USSailing.org),
for course information.
Carry all safety equipment required by the laws that
apply to your area. Requirements are generally available
from the Coast Guard (http://nws.cgaux.org) or your local
boating industry.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• Required life saving equipment, including life vests
and throwables.
• First Aid kit
• Anchor with sufficient line and/or chain
• Flashlight with good batteries
• Binoculars
• Appropriate navigational charts
• Flares
• Noise emitting device
• Sufficient food and water provisions
• Sunglasses and block
• Blanket
• Oar(s)
The legally required on-board safety equipment may
vary by region or body of water. Please check with
local authorities prior to departure for a safety
examination
.
LIFE JACKETS
WEARING a life jacket may save your life. Keep jackets
in a readily accessible place – not in a closed
compartment or stored under other gear. Remove them
from any packaging and keep throwable floatation
devices ready for immediate use.
DROWING HAZARD
Children under 12, those physically restricted,
and non-swimmers must wear lifejackets at all
times. Make sure all passengers are properly
instructed in use of life saving gear.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Approved fire extinguishers are required on most
boats, local authorities can provide details. All
passengers should know the location and operating
procedure of each fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers
are normally classified according to fire type. Be
familiar with the type of fire extinguishers required on
board.
SAFETY HAZARD
Obtaining and maintaining the necessary
safety equipment is the responsibility of
the owner. For more information about
equipment required, contact local boating
authorities
FIRE HAZARD
Understand and provide the type and quantity
of fire extinguishers required on your boat.
Refer to your boating handbook for
extinguisher specifications and quantities
required for your boat.
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