BOATING CLASS – STUDY STUFF ABOUT BOATS Vessel = a boat or anything else that can be used on the water Hull = The body of the boat not including the motor or sails or “extra stuff” Beam = The width of the boat from the port side to the starboard side at the widest point LEFT = PORT RIGHT = STARBOARD Remember that Daddy drives on the right and is a STAR! Yea Right!!!!!!!(Sara was here) Or P.S. Stern = Back Bow = Front Transom (back wall where BAD DOG is written) HULLS BAD DOG is a Deep V HULLS CHALLENGE!! Do this quick on-line challenge about boats!! http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/content/general/ch_3a.htm SAFE CAPACITY • Capacity Plate – must be near the helm (where Daddy drives) for boats less than 20 feet • Shows: • Maximum weight of people on boat • Maximum carrying weight of the boat • Maximum recommended horsepower REGISTRATION Numbers and letters must be read left to right Shown on forward half of each side of boat BLOCK letters and BOLD Not less than (at least) 3 inches high Validation decals must be 6 inches or CLOSER to the number You can get a Certificate of Document too which is in addition to Registration Boats must have a Hull Identification Number (HIN) on the transom on the starboard side SAFETY EQUIPMENT ★ All boats must have a wearable flotation device for each person on board of being towed ★ In addition, boats 16 ft in length or longer must have Type IV throwable device ★ You have to wear a life vest IF: You are under 13 You are being pulled by a boat (like in a tube) You are in a manually propelled vessel (like a kayak) from October through May (water is really cold) SAFETY EQUIPMENT TYPE I (1) à Provides the most buoyancy (flotation). à Effective for all waters, especially open, rough or far from land where rescue may be delayed à It is designed to turn most unconscious wearers in the water to a face-up position TYPE II (2) TYPE III (3) à For calm, inland water or where there is a good chance of quick rescue à For calm, inland water, or where there is a good chance of quick rescue à Will turn some unconscious wearers to a face-up position – not as effective as a TYPE I à The wearer may have to tilt their head back to avoid turning face down SAFETY EQUIPMENT TYPE IV (4) à Designed to be thrown to a person in the water and grasped and held by the user until rescued TYPE V (5) à Intended for specific activities à Not designed to be worn. à Some Type V devices provide hypothermia protection à Type IV devices include buoyant cushions, ring buoys, and horseshoe buoys à Varieties include deck suits, work vests, board sailing vests, and Hybrid PFDs VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS JENNIE SAFETY EQUIPMENT 1 Type I, II, III or V life jacket (PFD) for each person on the boat or in a tube (Sara!), skiis, etc 1 Type I, II or III life jacket (PFD) for each person on the boat or in a tube, etc PLUS 1 throwable Type IV (doughnut) Need sound producing item (bell or whistle) Carry signals for night-time 1 B-I type hand portable fire extinguisher 39.4ft or more – bell and whistle (which you can hear for ½ nautical mile) Carry signals for day and night 2 B-I type fire extinguishers OR 1 B-II type fire extinguisher 3 B-I Or 1 B-II + 1 B-II fire extinguisher ENVIRONMENT All boats need to obey MARPOL regulations to protect the marine environment You cannot dump plastics of any kinds overboard The chart shows other restrictions The Coast Guard regulates (is in charge of) boat toilets (yuck) and a Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) that is approved by the Coast Guard must be attached Types of MSDs: 1. Type I – Flow-through (goes into ocean but mushed up and disinfected) for boats ≤ 65 feet 2. Type II – Same thing but for boats ≥ 65 feet 3. Type III – Holding tank for vessels of any length (this is what Bad Dog has and is why we go to pump it out… or fall while running down to the dock to get the pump out guy!!) ENVIRONMENT Need to protect Marine Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) – plants that grow completely underwater in coastal and brackish waters – like Eelgrass (don’t worry Daddy, it’s not a real eel) which is dying off! Mussels, barnacles, etc, attach to these plants and live there Non-native water plants or animals are called aquatic nuisance species (ANS) BAD GUYS For example, zebra mussels stick to boats and they can clog power plants, drinking water intakes, mess up boat hulls and engines Don’t let them get onto land by “hitchhiking” – check your boat and trailer, paint your hull with paint that keeps them away, don’t boat through areas with lots of aquatic plants TIME FOR A CHECK! http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/content/general/3 _9_r.php BOAT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 1. Controlling boat noise Be a nice boater and control your boat's noise! All motorboats should have a muffler and underwater exhaust. No boat is allowed to produce excessive or weird noise. The driver should not fart. 2. Controlling boat speed All boaters should use caution and operate within the posted speed limits. You should also be aware that under certain conditions, including heavy traffic, low visibility (fog, darkness) or bad weather, you must operate at a safe speed according to the conditions. 3. Control your waste Pollution laws prohibit throwing refuse (garbage) into the water. Carry bags aboard and dispose of waste and garbage properly. If you see refuse floating in the water, take the time to pick it up and dispose of it upon returning to shore. 4. Being careless, reckless, or negligent (not paying attention) The driver/operator MUST refrain from careless, reckless, or negligent operations on the water. If you don’t operate a boat in a safe manner you could endanger the lives or property of other people. Use common sense! If it doesn’t make sense to do something on land, it probably doesn’t make sense to do it on the water. Would you ride on the hood of your car or hang out of the window when underway? Of course not! So don’t allow passengers to ride or sit on the bow, stern or sides of the boat while underway. NAVIGATION – SPEED ★ Maximum speed for boats within 100 feet of a swimmer and within 200 feet of a beach or float, diving platform or lifeline or passenger landing is 5 miles per hour ★ Then... SPEED IT UP COWBOY!!! ★ U.S. Coast Guard has authority on federal waters + local police has authority for state waters NAVIGATION – RULES OF THE ROAD WHO HAS RIGHT OF WAY ON THE WATER?? 1. A power boat underway has to keep out of the way of a boat not under command (boat having trouble moving), a vessel engaged in fishing* (commercial, not Chuck when he is “trolling”!) or a sailboat 2. A sailboat underway has to keep out of the way of a vessel not under command, or a vessel that is fishing.* 3. A fishing boat when underway needs to keep out of the way of a vessel not under command or a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. * A vessel engaged in fishing does not include vessels fishing with trolling lines or other apparatus which does not restrict maneuverability; the term applies to commercial fishing vessels. THIS MEANS: ~ Dude in boat with no power or in a boat that isn’t able to move away is 1st (everyone else needs to MOVE) ~ Big barge that is too slow or big to move well is 2nd ~ Fishing boats (commercial – they’re working) are 3rd ~ Sailboats are 4th (unless they are using their motor then they are 5th) ~ Power boats like jetskis and BadDog are 5th (need to get out of most people’s way because fastest and awesomest) IMPORTANT PICTURES!! NAVIGATION – RULES OF THE ROAD WATCH THIS LITTLE MOVIE!!! http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/content/general/6_2_b5.php NAVIGATION – RULES OF THE 2. 1. 3. ROAD LIGHTS RED LIGHT = PORT SIDE GREEN LIGHT = STARBOARD SIDE Remember Wicked is Green and Elphaba is a STAR or Port is a also type of wine which is Red Check this out: http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/content/general/4_2_b2.php NAVIGATION – BUOYS Boats should pass between a red and green buoy when in channels RED, RIGHT, RETURN! – Returning from sea or going upstream, RED is on the RIGHT and GREEN is on the LEFT Sometimes buoys show the preferred way to go – green on top means best to keep the buoy on the left when returning, on the right when leaving NAVIGATION – INFORMATION MARKERS à Regulatory or informational markers are used to let you know about situations, dangers or directions à They may indicate shoals, swim areas, speed zones, etc à They have orange bands on the top and bottom of each buoy TRAILERING • The only thing to remember with trailering is that the safety chain should be criss-crossed like in the picture below ACCIDENTS ~ You need to file a “float plan” before you leave the dock so someone knows where you plan to go in case there is an accident US Coast Guard statistics - capsizing (tipping over) and falls overboard (be careful Jennie!) are the most common accidents (caused ½ of deaths) 1/3 of all boating fatalities (deaths) are alcohol related • It is illegal to operate a boat, or to allow others to do so, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (narcotics) Accident Reporting • The operator of a vessel (boat) must submit an accident report to the State Boating Law Administration IF Someone dies within 24 hours Someone loses consciousness or receives medical treatment (by doctor… more than just first aid on the boat) Property damage (damage to the boat, dock, etc) is more than $500 Someone disappears ALCOHOL Not allowed to operate a boat while intoxicated (drunk) or while his/her ability to operate the boat is messed up by drinking alcohol or the use of drugs More likely to fall overboard and get dis-oriented in This chart shows the water! how many drinks at different body weights creates a BAD BAC (blood alcohol content)… stay away from the pink! drink = 12 ozand of beer (1 can), 5 oz of wine 1 BAC of .08% or 1 oz (1 shot) of liquor over is BAD!!! SAFETY - FUELING Most fires and explosions happen during or after getting gas. Fuel spills during refueling are common. Fuel spills are harmful to marine life and vapors create a fire hazard Make sure to: Check the entire fuel system for leaks. Tighten connections frequently Turn off all engines and electrical equipment; close all windows, doors or openings; and extinguish all open flames Try to fuel in daylight Never smoke or strike a match when near a fueling dock Remove portable tanks from the boat before refueling Wipe up any gas that spills and properly dispose of the cloth used If your boat has a ventilation system, turn it on for at least 4 minutes after fueling before starting the engine to remove gas vapors Store gas on board in a safety-approved storage tank, away from the engine in an area of good ventilation HYPOTHERMIA HUG DADDY and JENNIE if you are in the water!!! It helps keep you warm!!! Keep your clothes on! HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Posture) – Hug yourself if you are alone!! à COLD SHOCK – first 3-5 minutes; gasping and panic from hitting super cold water! à SWIM FAILURE – 3-30 minutes after you went in water; muscles and nerves cool and it gets harder to move! à HYPOTHERMIA – after 30 minutes depending on water temperature (see the next page) HYPOTHERMIA • If water is below freezing, it takes less than 15 minutes to be unconscious • If water is 50-60o, you lose consciousness in 1-2 hours and are expected to live anywhere between 1 and 6 hours CONGRATS!!! Sara Tori DeFazio Female 4’7’’ James Freeman DeFazio 4’8’’ FIND THE WORDS!
