BOATING SAFETY
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HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
Every waterway poses hazards that you should avoid; shallow water,
tree stumps, sand bars, etc. Ask local boaters for information and con-
sult a marine chart when boating on unfamiliar waters. As the operator
of the boat, you should try to avoid all hazards, known and unknown.
The following information does not contain all possible water hazards.
Weather
Getting caught in severe weather is hazardous. Check with local
weather stations, the U.S. Coast Guard, or Weather service broadcasts
(162.55 or 162.40 Megahertz) for the latest conditions. It is recom-
mended to check the weather not only before but periodically while you
are boating.
Storms – Take common sense precautions if you are forced to operate
your boat in stormy conditions:
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Wear PFDs
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Stow gear below and lash equipment on deck.
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Reduce speed and head for place of refuge you can reach most
easily.
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If you lose power, keep boat headed into the waves by rigging a
sea anchor off the bow.
Fog – It is best to avoid operating your boat in foggy weather. When
fog sets in take bearings and log courses and speeds. You are required
to emit a five second blast from your horn or whistle once every minute.
Additionally, have passengers wear PFDs and observe for oncoming
vessels.
Dam Spillways
The water around a dam spillway is a hazardous area. It is subject to
rapid changes. Boaters must keep clear of the spillway areas below
dams.
Shallow Water Operation
Operating in shallow water presents a number of hazards. If the
engine strikes an underwater hazard, check for boat and engine dam-
age. If the engine vibrates excessively after striking an underwater
obstruction, it may indicate a damaged propeller.
Sand bars in narrow inlets are constantly shifting, making it difficult to
mark them with buoys. Sometimes, sand bars are indicated by waves
as they form into breakers when passing over the sand bar. If you
ground the boat on a sand bar, seek help from another boater or radio
for help.
In coastal areas, tides can affect water level as much as 9 m (30 ft.)
Check with local marinas or Coast Guard stations for tide tables and
current charts.
NIGHTIME
WARNING
DAYTIME
WARNING
Hurricane Warning - Forecast
winds of 64 knots and above.
Displayed only in connection
with a hurricane.
Storm Warning - Sustained
winds of 48 knots or greater.
Actual Signal in red
Small Craft Advisory - Winds
greater than 18 knots,
sustained for two hours or more
or hazardous wave conditions.
Following a storm, hazardous
wave conditions can persist
long after the high winds have
subsided.
Gale Warning - Sustained
winds (2 or more hours), of 34-
47 knots.
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