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Children & Life Jackets
With recreational boating becoming more and more a family activity, making the
experience safe for the kids becomes a priority. Although no parent can protect
their
child from every danger, a good start is to make sure kids are safely buckled
into a U.S.
Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times on or near the water.
Federal law requires that children under 13 years of age must wear a life jacket
whenever
a boat is underway, unless they are below deck or in an enclosed cabin. On
some state waters this age requirement may vary, so parents are encouraged
to check
with
their state boating agency regarding this requirement or to visit www.NASBLA.org for more
information.
But consider taking an extra measure of safety and know that life
jackets can
protect children in hazardous areas near the water as well as on it – around
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Navigation Rules (International - Inland)
Here you will find information about Navigation Rules (International - Inland),
COMDTINST M16672.2D, also known as the Rules of the Road or the Nav Rules.
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The Float Plan
The Float Plan is the world's only Lifesaving Device on Paper and Float
Plan Central's "Millennium Edition" Float Plan™ represents the
state-of-the-art in float plan design. Its logical organization and exclusive
one-page design make it extremely easy to prepare and use.
But the plan by itself is not enough. What makes the float plan a complete
and fully functional device is the Boating Emergency Guide™. This step-by-step
guide assists the holder of your plan, who has a genuine concern for the safety
or welfare of the people on board, in beginning the Search And Rescue process.
The "Millennium Edition" Float Plan™ and Boating Emergency Guide™,
together they are the World's only fully functional Lifesaving Device On Paper™.
Get the Plan. Its free from America's Volunteer Lifesavers, the U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary. Safety is simple, if you have a plan.
For even more great features click
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COAST GUARD REQUESTS BOATERS
HELP ON THE WATER
With reports of increased threats of a terrorist attack on our shores, the United
States Coast Guard is requesting the assistance of America’s 70 million
boaters and others, who work, play, or live around our waterfronts, rivers, lakes,
and coastal areas to become part of our nation’s first line of defense,
called America’s Waterway Watch (AWW).
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NOT ALL BOATNG ACCIDENTS HAPPEN ON THE WATER
Some boating accidents occur while transiting to and from the water and
quite frequently on the launch ramp. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary says “a successful
boating outing begins
when you leave home and ends when you safely return home.”
Since the
majority of recreational boats
in the United States are transported to and from the water it is important
that boaters take as much
care transporting their boat, whether it be a power boat, sailboat, paddle
craft or personal water craft
as they do operating their boat on the water.
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Washington
Boating Handbook—Printable Version
The Adventures in Boating Washington Handbook is also available in PDF version,
which displays the handbook in original, printed layout. PDFs are the best format
for those wishing to print out a copy of the handbook.
• Boating Basics Section
• It's the Law Section
• Other Information
• Boating Checklist
Other Information contains the following:
Washington State Parks Moorage Permits
Washington State Pump-out Locations
Boaters' Reference & Phone Directory
Killer Whale Viewing Guidelines and Laws
Vessel Traffic Systems and Shipping Lanes
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