Definitions

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Definitions

• Dead Reckoning
• Calculating a boats position based on its
  course, speed, and time run from a previous
  position
• Dead Reckoning Track
• The intended course line of a vessel as
  plotted on a chart
• DR Position
• The presumed position of a vessel
  on a DR track

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Labeling aDR Track and Position
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A Bow-On Bearing
North
Compass Direction - 055?
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Mounting a Cleat with a Backing Block
Cleat
Deck
Backing Block
Apply caulking to the bolt holes between the
deck and cleat before tightening
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TOWING TECHNIQUES
Stern cleats with backing
Transom Eyebolts

Tow
Bow Eye
Towing
Bridle around boat
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Man Overboard RecoveryProcedures

• Shout Man Overboard
• Toss out a life preserver
• Keep victim in sight
• Stop forward motion and turn back to victim
• Approach victim against wind/waves

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Operating in Restricted Visibility

• Reduce speed
• Sound proper signals
• Life jackets on all aboard
• Post lookouts bow an stern
• Navigation lights on
• Listen for other boats
• Determine position

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Severe Weather Procedures

• Life jackets on all aboard
• Best helmsman steering
• Best speed to control the boat
• Close all hatches and ports
• Seat passengers low in the boat
• Fasten down all gear
• Estimate your position

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Reacting to a Collision

• Account for crews - both boats
• Give first aid if needed
• Call for help if needed
• Estimate your position
• Life jackets on all aboard
• Make emergency repairs if needed
• Report accident as required

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Trailer Safety Chain Installation
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Installing Safety ChainS Hooks
Wrong
Right
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Tongue Coupler and Jack
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Backing a Trailer
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PWCs Are Boats!

• United States Coast Guard
• A Class A ( less than 16 ft.) inboard
• Personal Watercraft Industry
• Inboard boat, less than 13 ft.
• Uses an internal combustion engine to power a
  water jet pump for propulsion
• No load-carrying area that can retain water
• Persons sit on, rather than within the hull

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PWC Required Equipment

• Registration and Numbers
• Hull Identification Number
• Life Jackets - one for each passenger
• Fire Extinguisher
• Sound Producing Device

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Important Navigation Rules ForPWC Operators

• Lookout
• Safe Speed
• Priority in Movement
• Overtaking
• Meeting
• Crossing
• Diver Down

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Boating Law Enforcement

• State, municipal, town police
• United States Coast Guard
• Police volunteer auxiliary
• Lake patrol officers
• Conservation officers
• Harbormasters and their deputies

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Optional PersonalEquipment for PWCs

• Sun block
• Strap-on sun glasses or goggles
• Gloves to grip controls
• Wet Suits for warmth and protection