Americas Boating Course 3 Edition rd South Carolina
America’s Boating Course 3 Edition rd South Carolina Regulations Chapter 2 Section 8 Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 1
All Boats … Will be at idle speed within 50 feet of: • Anchored boats • Wharf • Pier • Dock • Person in the water • Diver-down flag Will be at idle speed within 100 yards or the Atlantic coastline. Highway 17 is Freshwater – Saltwater dividing line. Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 2
Negligent Operation … • Operating a water device at more than idle speed in a no wake zone. • Failing to maintain a proper lookout for other boats or persons. • Operating too fast for conditions on the water. • Racing, or pulling a skier through a designated swimming area. Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 3
Reckless Operation … • Weaving through congested traffic at more than idle speed. • Jumping the wake of another vessel within 200 feet of that vessel. • Crossing the path or wake of another vessel when the visibility around the other vessel is obstructed. • Maintaining a collision course with another vessel or object and swerving away in close proximity to the other vessel or object. Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 4
Equipment • Life Jackets required as in Federal Regulations. • Person under 12 years must wear life jackets when boating in boats under 16 feet long. • Fire Extinguishers required as in Fed Regulations. • Visual Distress Signals required as in Fed Regulations. • All boats must carry efficient sound producing devices. q Less than 65. 6 feet – whistle or horn q 65. 6 feet and longer – bell in addition to whistle or horn Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 5
Personal Watercraft (PWC) • All must wear USCG Approved life jackets. • Operate between sunrise and sunset only. • Equipped with engine cut-off ignition with activating lanyard attached to operator OR self circling. • No wake jumping where PWC leaves the water within 200 feet of the vessel creating wake. Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 6
Towing Skiers/Tubers • Need two persons on tow boat – operator and an observer • A wide-angle rear view may meet observer requirement • All towed people shall wear USCG approved life jacket • No towing between sunset and sunrise • Tow boat and towed persons shall be kept clear of objects Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 7
Minimum Age of Operators Under 16: • With required boater education may operate boat with 15 HP and greater • Must carry Boater Education Card when operating boat • W/O boater education, may operate with an adult (18+) aboard No restrictions over 16 years old Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 8
Titling and Registration Titling Required for: • Sailboats • Outboard motors 5 HP and greater • All other watercraft Exemptions: • Documented vessels • Windsurfers • Human powered boats Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 9
Titling and Registration • • Registration Watercraft propelled by mechanized means Registration number and current decal clearly displayed on the boat Carry registration papers on boat Must renew by expiration date on decal Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 10
Boating Under the Influence • Consent to testing for intoxication • Inferred as under the influence if BAC 0. 08% or greater • May be a combination of alcohol and drugs that impair faculties to operate Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 11
Boating Accidents An operator involved in a boating accident must: • Stop his or her vessel immediately at the scene of the accident and… • Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident, unless doing so would seriously endanger his or her own vessel or passengers and… • Give in writing his or her name, address, and vessel identification to anyone injured and to the owner of any property damaged by the accident. In addition, the operator of a vessel involved in a boating accident must call the SCDNR immediately at 1 -800 -922 -5431. Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 12
Prevent Pollution International Marine Pollution Regulations Placard required on boats longer than 26 feet Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 13
Sewage Regulations • Discharge of sewage is prohibited by law. • Use portable toilets or shore facilities. • Built-in facilities must be connected to a MSD. • These rules apply to houseboats. • Know the location of “pump-out” stations. • All inland waters are no-discharge zones. Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 14
Protect Your Waters • Protect South Carolina Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers. • Clean all Recreational Equipment while at ramp after using in any waters. • Aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our boats, trailers, and other items used in the water. Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 15
Protect Your Waters Do not take the invasive species with you. Regular cleaning of your boat, motor, and trailer before and after using all South Carolina waters can greatly reduce the spread of aquatic nuisance species. 16 Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends
Protect Your Waterways Aquatic Nuisance Species of Primary Concern: • Aquatic Plants: Hydrilla, water hyacinth, water lettuce, Giant Salvinia, Phragmites • Invertebrates: Green Mussels, Zebra Mussels (Not here yet, but) • Fish: flathead catfish, spotted bass, Asian carp, lionfish Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 17
End Chapter 2 Review End of Chapter 2 Questions Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends 18
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