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In (South) Florida, what is the difference, if any, between getting a certification of completion of a boater safety course and getting your boaters license? And if there is a difference, other than insurance and possible discounts when purchasing a boat, what is the purpose of the boater safety course? Thanks!!

I just bought a boat and it will be docked in Northern Virgina. I know I need to do a VA boat safety course but does that mean I can also boat into waters of DC? And this is a recreational 30 foot boat.

The wild life in givig the class at the rowan rescue squad in salisbury north carolina in the month of may

at our school this week…every freshman science class gets to have the Missouri State Water Patrol teach us about boating safety and we take a test on Friday to get our legal boating license…so we can legally drive boats on the places such as lakes where it is needed

cool huh…has any of your schools had similar programs

Here we are, out on the water and enjoying every minute of it. We spot a Tiki Bar at a marina and decide to dock, get something to eat and have a cold non-alcoholic drink. Just like drinking and driving, alcohol and boating do not mix. It is also against the law.

Thieves are always looking for an easy target and opportunity. Prevention is the key to safety, rather it be boating safety or personal safety. Do not make yourself an easy target.

Here are a few tips you can follow to help prevent your boating adventure from being a disaster.

-Never leave anything in plain site, however significant or insignificant. The thief steals first and thinks about value later.

-If you have to leave anything on deck or in the cockpit, fasten it down. Thieves do not want a challenge. They want to grab what they can and take off.

-Never leave the key in the ignition.

-Even if you will be away from your boat for a short while, always lock your boat up.

-Use strong padlocks or rim locks on all entry points and cockpit lockers.

-Put an alarm on your boat and make sure that you put a sign in clear sight stating your boat has an alarm.

-Keep a toolbox on board just in case there is something that needs tightening.

-Before you go ashore, check your boat and make sure everything is locked up and secured.

-If you keep money on the boat, store it away from other valuables.

-Keep the curtains closed so that no one can look inside and scope out your boat.

-Keep unused ropes and fenders out of sight and locked up.

-Make sure that your life raft and motor (outboard) are secure. These items are very valuable to boat thieves.

-If you go to shore on a dinghy, remove your oars or paddles, rowlocks or pump, and secure the dinghy with a chain and padlock.

-If you are a victim of a boat theft or suspect that your boat has been vandalized, call the police and inform the harbour master or manager of the boatyard. Do not attempt to go back on the water until you make sure that your boat is seaworthy.

-Check to see if other boats in the area have been vandalized as well.

-Get to know other boat owners in the marina and work together. Keep an eye on other boats, as well as your own.

-Report anything unusual or any strangers hanging around the marina.

-Do not let anyone in the marina that you do not know.

-Always keep the gate to the marina closed.

Following these simple safety tips can make for a happy and safe boat outing. Most importantly, personal safety is key when out on the water.



By: Kathryn Eaton

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It is estimated that recreational and commercial boating has nearly tripled over the last decade, with over 14 million boats and personal watercraft currently registered in the United States today. The number of boats has increased by over 2 million since the late 1980’s, crowding the limited space of our country’s rivers, lakes, and waterways. This level of growth in boat use has inevitably led to an increase in related boating accidents. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there are currently over 8,600 boat crashes each year, and these accidents leave over 900 people dead and almost 4,500 seriously injured.

Typically, powerboats such as speed boats, cabin cruisers and jet skis are the most common types of watercraft to be involved in boating accidents, although sailboats can also be involved in accidents. The most frequent sources of injuries seem to be caused by propeller accidents and collisions. Also, because personal watercraft such as jet skis can’t be steered when the throttle is released, inexperienced drivers often have collisions when confronted with an emergency situation.

The most common causes of boating accidents include:

• Capsizing

• Sinking or flooding

• Falls overboard

• Collisions

• Fire

• Explosions

• Disappearance

• Bad weather conditions

Serious personal injury and even death can occur due to a boating accident, as well as from a person falling over the side of a boat and drowning.

Even if injuries from the boating accident appear minor it is advised to seek medical evaluation. Often times an injury from a boating accident may be underestimated and the boating accident injury can later cause continued pain, further injuries, and essentially more financial burdens. A boating accident attorney can seek damages appropriate to the injuries sustained, and in the event that further medical treatment will be needed for the boating accident injuries compensation can reflect that.

The attorneys at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC are experienced in boat accident litigation and can help you pursue fair compensation in cases involving:

• Drunk boaters – boating under the influence of alcohol

• Water skiing accidents

• Jet ski accidents

• Recklessness of other boaters

• Overcrowding conditions

• Failure to provide personal floatation devices

• Speeding

• Any other violations of state boating laws



By: Patricia Woloch

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Boating can give you with many hours of fun and enjoyment out on the water. It is vital to make sure that you understand some basic boating safety elements to make sure that you and your guests on board stay safe.

A check for safety equipments on board is one of the most important boating safety guidlines to keep in mind for safety tool on board. Always make sure that there’s more than enough mandatory equipment needed by the US Coast Guard on board your boat prior to heading out for a day of boating on the water.

Personal floating devices or life jackets are vital boating safety devices. Insure that is enough number of life jackets for everyone on board your boat. Specially, there is need for you to insure that there are adequate life jackets that will fit everyone who will be on your boat. Check to insure that all the life jackets are working properly and that all of the clips and straps are functional. You should crosscheck your state’s laws on boating to determine the minimum age that people are obliged to wear life jackets all the time.

Fire extinguisher is another vital piece of boating safety implement. You need at all times to have at least one fire extinguisher on board your boat and must always be placed where it can easily be reached in the case of emergency. Either a type C or type B is the optimal type of fire extinguisher to possess for boating safety, because these types of fire extinguishers are specially built for fidgting gas and oil, grease and eletrical fires.

You may also wish to keep some visual distress signals on board your boat as well. These are required equipment in most states. In the event that you should experience an emergency you will be capable of sending up these signals to alert rescue forces of your precise location.

At Last, make sure that you have a good quality first aid kit on board your boat. Boating can sometimes lead to different small injuries, while it would unquestionably be hoped that you would never have an use for it. Placing an adequately stocked first aid kit on board will assist you to effectually treat injuries until you get back on land.



By: Ferdinand Dominic

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There are several things to consider when it comes to boating safety. Each year in the United States, hundreds of fatalities occur due to a variety of factors related to recreational boating.

In this article program, we will focus on boating safety requirements and topics that every recreational boater should know about before engaging in this enjoyable yet potentially hazardous activity.

When is it a requirement to file a boating accident report?

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, you must file a formal written report of an accident you were involved in when someone dies, is injured outside of first aid, when damage or loss of a vessel amounts to more than $2,000, or if any person on board disappears.

A person must file a boating accident report within 48 hours if the disaster involves death or within a 24-hour period after the accident or sustaining injuries beyond first aid. With property damage or loss, a person involved must report the incident within 10 days.

Who should wear life jackets?

The kind of boating activity you will be engaging in, what kind of water conditions you will be around, and how far away from the shore you will be, is going to determine what kind of life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) is suitable for you to wear.

You should always wear a PFD that is approved by the US Coast Guard with any type of boating activity, regardless of your age or experience. Accidents happen, so boat safely.

What kind of lifejackets are there?

There are five main types of life jackets or personal flotation devices approved by the US Coast Guard. They range from Type I to Type V. Type I, II, and III are mainly worn by recreational boaters, while Type IV are throwable devices such as life preservers. Type I is an offshore life jacket.

These PFDs are better suited for open or rough waters and are designed to turn unconscious victims face up in the water. Type II is a near shore buoyancy vest, made for calm waters where rescue is almost immediate. This is best for people that are conscious and do not need help keeping their head above water.

Type III is simply called a flotation aid, favored by operators of canoes, kayaks, and sailboat racers. Type IV are throwable devices used in heavy boat traffic areas, and should only be thrown by one who is has been trained to do so.

They are usually in the shape of rings or cushions. Type V PFD’s are special purpose life jackets. They are worn during specific water activities such as white water rafting and may also be better suited for cooler climates.

What is a safe speed limit on the water?

There is no set speed while on the water. Yet traveling on a boat at a safe speed can help prevent potential accidents, so ensure your passengers feel safe and enjoy themselves.

If you feel that you or someone else could possibly be tossed overboard from the speed of the boat, you are likely going too fast. If you happen to be bouncing out of your seat while traveling, you are going too fast for comfort and safety.

What are the different symptoms and treatments for Hypothermia?

The body goes through three stages during hypothermia. The first is mild hypothermia. At this stage, a person begins to feel extremely cold. They may start to shake violently, and their speech may become slurred. Treatment involves removing wet clothing, moving the victim to a warmer place, supplying hot liquids (not coffee or alcohol), and keeping the person warm.

The next stage is moderate hypothermia, which has symptoms that include drowsiness, exhaustion, fatigue, incoherence, and possibly loss of muscle control. Treating this stage of hypothermia is much like the first stage, but the victim should also be covered with warm clothing or blankets, and should receive medical attention right away.

With severe hypothermia, the victim may collapse and become unconscious. They may also start to show signs of respiratory trouble. If medical help has not yet arrived, do your best to keep the victim immobile.

Continue to keep the person warm without stimulating blood circulation in the arms or legs. Doing so could cause cardiac arrest if the cold blood reaches their core.



By: MIKE SELVON

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Florida is the perfect for getting out on the water with family and friends, but a boating accident could not only ruin the day, it could cost lives.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) are encouraging all to be safe year round and here are a few reminders.

- Drinking and boating don’t mix, and now you can be arrested for Boating Under the Influence (BUI)

- Don’t overload your boat with too many people and equipment, most boats are labeled with the maximum weight capacity

- Get a weather forecast, and remember that afternoon thunderstorms are a daily occurrence in Florida

- Learn about navigational markers, get a chart and GPS

- Propeller Safety, Educate children and adults alike to be careful of propellers and always turn off the engine when retrieving a skier or tube riders

- Always wear a Personal Flotation Device, Type III PFDs are comfortable enough to wear whenever you’re on the water

- Give your boat a pre-trip inspection, salty air corrodes wiring and there is nothing worse than staring at a huge thunderstorm and your boat won’t start. Also check your navigational lighting, the FWC will now ticket you for non-working lights, even during the daytime.

- Take a Boating Course, even if you’re an experienced boater, we’re never to old to learn something new

Required Safety Equipment (Check Regulations for Your Particular Vessel)

Personal Flotation Devices: One approved Type I, II, or III for each person on board or being towed on waterskis etc., in addition, one throwable Type IV device

Fire Extinguisher: Must be USCG approved, Must be serviceable condition

Visual Distress Signal: Required on the high sea and coastal waters only

Sound Producing Device: Every vessel less than 12 meters (39.4 ft) in length must carry an efficient sound producing device

For a safe boating course, check with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadron.

The Florida Marine Industry

In Florida, boating and the marine industry are a large part of the economy. Not only are boats used by recreational boaters, large watercraft are also used by commercial fishermen, tour operators and transportation industries like shipping and cruise lines. Watercraft are also used by law enforcement, search/rescue and homeland security.

The marine industry also provides many jobs in Florida. In fact many cities in Florida are famous for their yacht building. Stuart, north of the Palm Beaches is known for sport fishing yachts. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are also known for Mega Yachts and their annual boat shows.

Current international economic conditions and high energy prices have effected the Florida marine industry. Recreational boating has been hardest hit, with layoffs at many builders of fishing boats as well as specialty boats for skiing and wakeboarding. Other boats such as family runabouts, pontoon boats and other small boats have been impacted. The strongest sales have actually been larger yachts and sport fishermen.

The Florida marine industry is very active in promoting safe boating to the public. Many are involved in safe boating programs, education and training.



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