Americas Boating Course 3 Edition rd Nevada State

America’s Boating Course 3 Edition rd Nevada State & Local Regulations Chapter 2 Section 8 Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends >>1

Your References • America’s Boating Course Student Manual • Handbook of Nevada Boating Laws • NV Questions to Nevada Department Of Wildlife at: 775 -688 -1500 or www. ndow. org/boat Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 2

Use Common Sense SIMPLE DO’s and DON’Ts of BOATING SAFETY • DO wear a life jacket. They Float. You Don’t. • DON'T mix alcohol and boating. • DO observe the nautical rules-of-the-road. • DON’T stand in a small boat. • DO check the weather forecast before getting underway. • DON’T overload your boat. • DO file a Float Plan. • DO keep a good lookout. • DON’T tow persons from swim platform / “teak surf” Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 3

Life Jacket Laws A USCG approved wearable life jacket / personal floatation device (PFD), worn or readily available, correctly sized and in serviceable condition is required on board for every person Throwable USCG Type IV devices required: Boats 16 to 26 feet Boats 26 to 40 feet w/ 30 foot throwing line Boats over 40 feet w/ throwable fore and aft Persons being towed, those under 13, and those operating PWC MUST wear the PFD Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 4

State and Federal Equipment Required by State and Federal Law • Motorboats w/USCG Approved Type B fire extinguishers • Inboard carbureted engines require backfire trap • Efficient ventilation on motorboats to remove explosive or flammable gases from bilges • Internal combustion engines used on motorboats must be efficiently muffled to reduce exhaust noise • Motorboats equipped with engine cut-off switch must have link attached to operator • No vessel shall be loaded beyond allowable weight Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 5

Boating Under the Influence • Nevada is a “consent to test” state • Shall not operate while intoxicated or under influence of substance which impairs ability • Vessel operation with a BAC of 0. 08 % or greater is unlawful Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 6

NV Boater Education Boating Safety Education Certificate (BSEC) required if born after 1 January 1983 • Persons born after 1 January 1983 operating a boat with over 15 horsepower • Successfully complete NASBLA approved basic safe boating course • Submit Boating Safety Education Certificate to the Department to obtain Nevada BSEC Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 7

Enforcement • Vessels located in Nevada’s waters subject to inspection by the Department at any time • Probable cause can lead to seizure to preserve evidence Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 8

Boat Registration • Every motorboat must be numbered and titled • The Nevada issued number set forth on the Certificate must be displayed on port and starboard bows • Annual validation decal is displayed with the number • The Certificate of Number must be available at all times for inspection • Section 7 provides Federal regulations for the correct display of the numbers and validation decal. Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 9

Diving/Snorkeling Flags Boaters 200 -100 feet of flag at idle speed Boaters remain 100 feet away from flag Divers within 100 feet of diver flag Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 10

PWC Operations • No reckless or negligent operations • Operators and passengers must wear a U. S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD. ) • Operator at least 14 years of age • Operators has Nevada Boating Card Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 11

PWC Operations • Prima facie evidence of PWC Reckless or Negligent operation is commission of two or more of the following acts: • Operates, w/in 5 lengths of the longest vessel, above 5 knots • Operates in manner that obstructs visibility of either operator • Heads into the wake of another boat w/in 5 lengths of longest vessel and becomes 50% airborne • W/in 5 lengths of the longest vessel, maneuvers quickly, turns sharply or swerves, unless the maneuver is necessary to avoid collision Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 12

Prohibited Operations • Operator towing persons must be 16 or 14 years with 18 year old supervising passenger • When towing persons, there must be an observer at least 14 years old or 12 if there is an 18 year old passenger • 12 in by 12 in international orange flag is to be hoisted when preparing to two or retrieve skier • No towing of persons sunset to sunrise Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 13

Reduced Speed Areas Speed in excess of 5 knots prohibited as follows: • Within 100 feet of any persons bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming • Within 200 feet of any: • Beach frequented by persons who engage in the acts of bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming • Swimming float, diving platform or lifeline • Way or landing float to which vessels are made fast or which is used for the embarkation or discharge of passengers Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 14

Vessel in Unsafe Condition Operating a vessel in unsafe condition includes: • Overloaded beyond manufacturers capacity • Insufficient number of USCG approved life jackets • No fire extinguisher • Fails to display prover navigation lights sunset to sunrise • Is not properly ventilated • Has improper device for controlling backfire flame If the operator refuse to take immediate corrective action or fails to comply with peace officer direction • If no injury, a misdemeanor • If injury or property damage over $200, gross misdemeanor • If death, a category D felony • Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 15

Reporting Boating Accident Duty to stop and offer assistance Provide Name and identification and vessel information to any person injured File a report fully describing the casualty with in 48 hours if: • Damage to property in excess of $2000 or • Casualty results in death or injury and/or Reports in other cases are required within 10 days. Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 16

Reporting Boating Accidents Download 2 -page form from: http: //www. ndow. org/uploaded. Files/ndoworg/Cont ent/Boating_Safety/Boat-Accident-Report. pdf Operator is to file report in writing whenever; • loss of life or loss of consciousness, • medical treatment or disability exceeding 24 hours or property damage in excess of $2000 TO: Nevada Department of Wildlife 1100 Valley Road Reno, Nevada 89512 Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 17

Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD) • MSD must be USCG approved • Some MSDs can treat sewage • Use pumpout stations • Nevada waters are No Discharge Zones. • Type I and II marine Heads must be secured to prevent discharge Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 18 >>

International Marine Pollution Law Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 19

Oil/Fuel Spills reported immediately to; US Coast Guard at 1 -800 -424 -8802 Placard displayed for vessels 26 feet and longer’ Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 20

Aquatic Invasive Species • All vessels must comply with inspection program • Vessels must be presented at inspection stations • Peace officer may stop to inspect or for proof of required inspection • Before launch or departure from state waters • If visibly transporting invasive species, the Officer may direct decontamination or may impound or quarantine vessel Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 21

From Other ABC 3 Sections • • • Know your boat’s capacity – capacity plate -7 Know fueling procedures and check lists – 3 Use a FLOAT PLAN – 3 and appendix D Navigation Rules – 4 Skiers and towed watersports - 13 Aids to Navigation – 5 Weather and Emergencies – 11 Use pre-boating briefing check list – 3 Navigation lights and sound devices – 7 Engine Cut-off devices connected - 15 Come for the boating education … stay for the Friends 22

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