3
Safety On Board
You must provide a Coast Guard approved personal
otation device (PFD) for every person on board. ese
PFD’s should be in good condition and easily accessible.
Insist that non-swimmers and children on board wear
a PFD at all times. If you encounter rough weather
conditions, make sure everyone on board is wearing a
PFD, including yourself. Instruct your passengers in how
to put on their PFDs and be sure they know their storage
location on the boat. Remember, in an emergency, a PFD
that cannot be quickly located and worn is useless.
Never allow anyone to sit anywhere on the boat not
specifically designed as seating. While underway,
ALWAYS insist passengers sit in a seat and set an example
by doing this yourself.
Never drink and drive! As captain,
you are responsible for the safety
of your passengers. Alcohol and
boating can be a dangerous com-
bination. DO NOT mix them. Al-
cohol impairs the boat operators
ability to make conscious deci-
sions and react to emergency situations quickly.
Use maximum caution when fueling. Never allow any
smoke or ame nearby while you are fueling. ALWAYS
check for fuel leaks and fumes when fueling is completed.
Be certain there is enough
fuel aboard for your cruising
needs. Include any reserve
that might be needed should
you change your plans due
to weather or an emergency.
Practice the “one-third rule:
Use one-third of your fuel
going out, one-third to return
and retain one- third as a reserve.
Always check the weather before departure. Be
particularly cautious of forecasted electrical storms and
high winds.
Always have up-to-date charts aboard as a back-up to
your plotter and auto pilot option. Charts can be obtained
at your closet marina, on-line store or by contacting one
of three federal government agencies.
Always le a oat plan. Leave details of your trip with
someone responsible who will be remaining on shore.
Include expected return, plus name and phone number
of a contact person in case of emergency.
Use care, courtesy and common sense when launching,
docking or operating your boat.
Learn and obey the “Rules of the Road”. A weather
resistant placard copy of the “Rules of the Road” is included
in the on board Regal information packet. Additional
information can be obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary or your local Power Squadron organization.
In case of emergency know the international distress
signals for your VHF radio. e spoken word “MAYDAY”
is the international signal of distress and is for
emergency use only. Under no circumstances should
this word be used, unless there is danger at hand.
Never overload your boat! An overloaded boat, or one
with uneven weight distribution can be di cult to steer.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SEATING
ARRANGEMENT DRAWING IN THE
TECHNICAL CHAPTER (12-38).
THIS DRAWING DISPLAYS THE
DESIGNATED SEATING
ARRANGEMENT FOR A BALANCED
LOAD AND VESSEL MAXIMUM PERSONS
CAPACITY.
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