SAFETY
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SAFETY AND TRAINING
There is a vast amount of recreational boating regulatory, safety and training
information online, and much of it is free. This information covers laws, aids to
navigation, rules of the road, hands-on boating safety courses, boat safety checks
and much more for both novices and experienced boaters. Go to the following sites
for more information:
• United States Coast Guard
www.uscgboating.org
• United States Power Squadron
www.usps.org
• BoatU.S. Foundation
www.boatus.org
SPECIAL NEEDS PASSENGERS
Keep these special precautions in mind when enjoying a day on the water with
passengers who have special needs.
Toddlers
• Never leave children in the boat without adult supervision.
• Must weigh at least 18 pounds (8.2 kilograms), since that is the smallest
children’s life jacket approved by the USCG. Life jacket must be worn
whenever near the water.
• Any device the child is placed in must have flotation.
• Child-proof the boat just like a home. Be sure all gates and compartments
are closed and latched.
• Keep a close watch on the child’s reaction to speed and conditions and
react accordingly.
• Use a higher than normal SPF waterproof sunscreen and re-apply more
often than usual.
• Find a safe area to put the child down without risk of going overboard.
Allow the child to get accustomed to the surroundings before launching/
leaving.
• Keep trips short, but let them have some fun if possible.
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