• Be conscious of environmental issues; fueling, habitat damage and wildlife harassment.
• Travel responsibly on designated waterways and launch your watercraft in designated areas.
• Always have a designated lookout to keep an eye out for other boaters, objects and swimmers.
Boating Safety Tips
• Always wear a properly fitted life jacket. • When operating a boat never drink alcohol. • Always operate your boat at a safe speed.
• Be sure you have the proper safety equipment for your vessel, and maintain it. • Know the laws, “rules of the road”, for boat owners.
• At all times be aware of your surroundings, including weather conditions, waves, currents, storms, fog, etc. Check the weather forecast for your destination. Plan clothing, equipment and supplies accordingly.
• Take a boating safety course. • Learn to swim. Know how to rescue yourself and others.
• Avoid making too much noise. Noisy motors are illegal and prevent boat operators from hearing voices, signals and warnings of danger, as well as being a disruption to wildlife.
• File a float plan with family or friends.
• Comply with all signs and barriers. This includes speed limits, no-wake zones, and under water obstructions, etc.
• Make every effort to always go boating with a partner. • Make sure you have enough fuel and oil for the entire trip.
• Make sure your owner’s manual and registration is on board in waterproof containers. • Always carry a Coast Guard approved working fire extinguisher.
• Know your limitations. Apply sunscreen, drink lots of water, and watch your energy level.
• Know distress signals and warning symbols.
• Always travel slowly in shallow waters and avoid boating in water less than 2 1/2 feet deep. High speeds near shorelines leads to large wakes which cause shoreline errosion.
• Do your part by leaving the area better than you found it, properly disposing of fuel, oil and waste, avoiding the speed of invasive species, restoring degraded areas, and joining a local enthusiast organization.
For more information regarding these and other Boating Safety Tips, please visit
www.dbw.ca.gov
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September 2010 • California Yachts
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