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Chapter 2
Posted speed limits, swimming areas, “no wake” zones
and other restrictions should be red- agged. ey are
so noted for a reason. Sensible boat use, plus courtesy,
equals enjoyable and safe boating.
It is your responsibility to stay abreast of all federal, state
and local rules, as some laws or regulations may change
or be di erent from state to state. Contact your local
boating agencies for updated information.
We can not stress safety enough! Remember, there are
no brakes on your boat, and the water current and wind
velocity both a ect your ability to respond. e operator
must use caution at all times to maintain control of his
vessel and especially to keep a safe distance from other
boats and obstacles.
Always keep all safety gear in optimum condition. Pay
special attention to attached tags and plates indicating
expiration dates on equipment such as re extinguishers,
and personal otation devices. Encourage a periodic
maintenance check on all safety equipment. Contact your
Regal dealer or marine professional for more information.
Again, remember that the captain is responsible for his
crew, passengers and vessel.
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES
A l l p e r s o n a l
fl
otation devices
( P F D’s ) m u s t
be Coast Guard
a p p r o v e d , i n
goo d worki ng
condition, and
m u s t b e t h e
correct size for
the wearer. All PFD’s must be readily accessible. is
means being able to wear them in a reasonable amount
of time in case of an emergency ( re, boat sinking, etc.).
ey should not be stored or locked in closed areas. Also,
make sure that all coverings are removed such as plastic
from any PFD’s. rowable devices such as a ring buoy
need to be available for immediate deployment. A PFD
should be worn at all times when your boat is operating
on the water. A PFD may save your life, but it must be
worn to do so.
As a minimum U. S. Coast Guard requirement all
recreational boats must carry one type I, II, III, or V PFD
(wearable) for each person aboard. See the explaination
following for each type. For type V to be counted they
must be used according to the label instructions. In
addition, all boats over 16’ must carry one Type IV
(throwable) PFD.
Some states require that PFD’s be worn by children of
speci c ages at all times. Check with local and state
boating agencies for particular requirements in your state
before taking children on the water. Child life jackets
are classi ed by the child’s weight and should like all life
jackets be sized before being purchased.
Remember PFD’s will not necessarily keep you from
drowning, even though they are designed to keep a person
from sinking. When purchasing PFD’s make sure it safely
ts the person wearing it. It is a good idea to test PFD’s in
a lifeguarded shallow pool before venturing on the water.
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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