United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

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United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Americas
Volunteer Lifesavers
Flotilla 14-8 Jacksonville, Florida Website www.S
afeBoatingJax.com Email Info_at_SafeBoatingJax.com
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You Work Hard For YourR R
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You Play HardWhen You Get It
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Have Fun Boating
But Dont Let An Accident,Or A Ticket Ruin Your
Special Day!
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Boating Safety- Doesnt Happen by Accident
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But Accidents Do Happen By Not Boating Safely!
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We Want To Talk AboutBoating Safely
So Your Day Ends As Happily As It Began!
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MOST ACCIDENTS ARE PREVENTABLE !
Accident Pyramid
Florida as of Oct. 2009
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Florida 2008 Stats

• 54 Fatalities
• Leading Cause of Death
• Drowning 70
• Alcohol 28
• Most likely time for accident
• March, April May
• 57, vessels less than 17 feet in length

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Florida 2008 Stats

• Most fatal accident victims were males (70)
• 72 boat operators involved in boating accidents
  had no formal boating education
• 929 vessels 29 swimmers were involved in 386
  injuries.

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A Surprising Fact About Boating Fatalities

• One of the highest statistical groups in boating
  fatalities
• Considered Mature
• Many Years of Boating Experience
• A Swimmer
• Hes Alone on A Small Boat
• So What Kills Him?

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Personal Watercraft Stats

• Personal Watercraft (PWC) account for 13 of all
  registered vessels
• PWCs were involved in 25 of accidentsPopu
  lar singer Sean Kingston hit a bridge in Miami
  while operating a Jet Ski
• 59 of PWC accidents involved a collision with
  another vessel.

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Personal Watercraft Stats

• 76 of PWC accidents due to careless or reckless
  operation

Suddenly trottling down eliminates the vessels
ability to steer
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FLORIDA EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS

• BOAT OPERATORS
• BORN ON OR AFTER JAN. 1, 1988 MUST
• PASS BOATING SAFETY EXAMINATION
• HAVE STATE EDUCATION COURSE CARD
• HAVE PHOTO ID

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FLORIDA EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS

• Law Enforcement Officers Take Boating Education
  Seriously

You Can Take A Course Online, Or In An
Instructor TaughtOne Day Class
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BOATING STRESSORS INCREASE RISK

• Glare and heat of the sun
• Motion
• Noise
• Vibration
• Many boaters underestimate effects

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AVOID DEHYDRATION

• Avoid by drinking plenty of water
• Good rule of thumb one quart per hour

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ALCOHOL AND BOATING DONT MIX

• Effects of alcohol increased by stressors,
  dehydration
• Alcohol depresses the central nervous system
• Reaction time
• Judgment
• Dont drink and boat

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ALCOHOL AND BOATING DONT MIX

• Standard for BWI 0.08 BAC
• Under age 21 BWI 0.02 BAC

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COMMON BOATING ACCIDENTS

• Falling Overboard
• Dont sit on the gunwale
• Dont stand upin a small boat
• Dont move about when underway
• Dont lean out of the boat

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COMMON BOATING ACCIDENTS

• Capsizing and Swamping
• Dont overload the boat
• Controlled turns
• Anchor from bow only
• Stay with boat
• Try to re-board

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PWC WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS

• PWC OPERATORS MUST BE
• 14 YEAR OF AGE AND OLDER
• MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT A PWC
• STATE BOATERS EDUCATION CARD
• PHOTO I. D.

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LIFE JACKETS
You need to have one Life Jacket for each person
on board. The Life Jacket must be appropriate
to the size of the person wearing it
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TYPE III PROTECTED WATERS

• 15.5 LBS BUOYANCY
• WILL NOT TURN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON FACE UP
• Required for PWC WATER SKIERS
• SPEED RATING

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TYPE III/V INFLATABLE PFD

• THE BEST LIFE JACKET IS ONE THAT YOU WILL WEAR!
• Inflatables are light, cool and comfortable to
  wear
• MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC (Automatic inflatables
  should not be used on small boats)
• NOT FOR WATER SPORTSThey will only be counted
  if worn

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TYPE IV THROWABLE AID

• BOATS 16 FT AND OVER
• THROWABLENot Recommended to have a line
  attached

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Fires Onboard

• Causes
• Electrical
• Fuel Lines Leakingor Spills While FuelingMake
  sure that you ventilate for 4 to 5 minutes after
  fueling
• Gas Stoves

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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• Coast Guard Approved Type B Required on Vessels

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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
INSPECT MONTHLY
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NAVIGATION LIGHTS

• Lights Are Not to Help You See at Night, but
  Rather to Help Others See You!
• Sunset To Sunrise
• Restricted Visibility

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LIGHTS POWER DRIVEN

• BASIC
• Red Green BOW
• ALL AROUND WHITE
• MODIFIED
• SIDE LIGHTS
• MAST HEAD
• STERN

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LIGHTS SAILBOAT

• POWER SAIL SAIL ONLY

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PWC LIGHTS

• NO LIGHTS ALLOWED
• NO NIGHT OPERATION
• FROM 30 MIN AFTER SUNSET
• TO 30 MIN BEFORE SUNRISE

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SMALL BOAT LIGHT
SHINE LIGHT ON ROWBOAT NOT AT ONCOMING BOAT
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SMALL SAIL BOAT
SHINE LIGHT ON SAILS NOT AT ONCOMING BOAT
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Visual Distress Signals

• REQUIRED ON COASTAL WATERS
• RECOMMENDED EVERY WHERE

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Visual Distress Signals

• REQUIRED ON COASTAL WATERS
• Night - All Vessels
• Day Light All Vessels Except
• Pleasure boats less than 16 in length.
• Open non-motorized sailboats lt 26.
• Manually propelled boats.

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Visual Distress Signals

• TWO TYPES
• PYROTECHNIC Need at least 3
• 42 MONTH LIFE
• Check The Expiration Date
• NON-PYROTECHNIC
• Lights
• Flags

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Visual Distress Signals

• PYROTECHNIC DEVICES USCG APPROVED
• HAND HELD RED FLARES
• RED METEOR
• PARACHUTE METEOR
• ORANGE SMOKE

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Visual Distress Signals

• NON PYROTECHNIC USCG APPROVED
• AUTOMATIC SOS FLASHLIGHT
• ORANGE FLAG WITH BLACK SYMBOLS

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Other VSDs
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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

• Symptoms
• Dizziness, nausea, headache
• unconscious
• Prevention
• Maintain fresh air flow through boat
• DO NOT run an engine when swimming
• Install a Carbon Monoxide detector

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Float Plans

• Complete description of boat
• Emergency contact information
• Destination and expected return
• Detailed trip legs
• Number Names of passengers
• Notify plan holder upon return or
• change of plans.
• Download at www.FloatPlanCentral.org

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Fueling Safely

• 1/3rd RULE
• 1/3rd to go out
• 1/3rd to return
• 1/3rd for safety

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DSC

• Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
• A major upgrade to the International
• safety radio system
• Marine VHF SSB radios with digital selective
  calling (DSC)

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DSC

• Each radio programmed with a unique Maritime
  Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number.
• To Register and Get your MMSI Numberhttp//www.bo
  atus.com/mmsi
• Connect radio to a GPS.
• Press hold the DISTRESS button.

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DSC

• After an emergency call the radio automatically
  returns to Channel 16 VHF or 2182 kHz SSB for
  voice communication.
• Vessel operator should initiate a regular voice
  distress call so that other vessels not equipped
  with DSC receivers may know of the distress.

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Check Clearance
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SECURE BOAT TO TRAILER
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PROPER TRAILER HITCH
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How to Avoid Problems/Accidents

• Brief Passengers
• Where is safety equipment located
• How to operate safety equipment
• How to operate the Marine radio
• Importance of wearing PFDsAsk them to put it on
  and adjust it to fit
• Children under 6 must be in PFDs!

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How to Avoid Problems/Accidents

• Keep your boat properly maintained
• Always watch the weather
• Check the weather forecast before you go out!
• You may be liable if anyone on your boat is hurt
  or killed
• Avoid alcoholic drinks
• Bring water/juices for people to drink

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How to Avoid Problems/Accidents

• Take a Boating Safety Course
• Florida Boater Education ID Card
• Include everyone in the family, bring a buddy
• http//www.SafeBoatingJax.com
• or call 904-721-1346
• Get a FREE vessel safety inspection
• Go to http//safetyseal.net/
• or call 904-721-1346

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Conclusion

• This is not how you want to end your boating day

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Questions

• Its Much Better This Way!
• Thank YouBoat Safely!
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