Americas Boating Course 3 rd Edition State Local
America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition State & Local Regulations Chapter 2 Section 8 Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 1 >>
State & Local Regulations • Are in addition to the Federal Regulations • Are focused on boat operator qualifications and boat operations • Are enforceable by state and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 2 >>
Washington State Requirements The agency responsible for administering the Washington Boating Safety Program is: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 3
Washington State Requirements Boater Education Card Requirement • Effective January 1, 2015 all boaters between 12 and 60 years of age must have a Boater Education Card • Older boaters are exempt but should get a card in case they travel out of state or country Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 4
Washington State Requirements Specific life jacket requirements for children • Children 12 years old and younger must wear a USCG–approved life jacket at all times …when underway in a vessel less than 19 feet in length unless in a fully enclosed area Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 5
Washington State Requirements Sewage and Refuse • The discharge of untreated sewage and refuse is illegal…In any Washington waters including the Pacific Ocean up to 3 nautical miles offshore • Pumpout stations are available throughout Washington State – see next slide Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 6
Washington State Requirements An Excellent Source of Information A Typical List of Pumpout Locations Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 7
Washington State Requirements Specific hours Personal Water Craft – PWC or Jet Ski Operation • PWCs may be operated only between sunrise and sunset Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 8
Washington State Requirements The Legal age to operate a Personal Water Craft (PWC or Jet Ski) in WA • At least 14 years of age • However, You must be least 16 to rent, hire, or lease a PWC Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 9
Washington State Requirements Invasive Species • Invasive Species hurt our native species and cause environmental, economic, and recreational damage • Remove all vegetation from boat and trailer prior to departing launch area Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 10
Washington State Requirements Boating Accidents • Stop your vessel immediately at the scene of the accident and assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident …Unless doing so would seriously endanger your own vessel or passengers Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 11
Washington State Requirements A written boating accident report must be submitted to a local city or county law enforcement agency* Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 12
Washington State Requirements Cold Waters in the Pacific Northwest • Affect Survival • One safety step is to always wear your Life Jacket / Life Vest • Life jackets provide insulation and slow the effects of hypothermia Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 13
Washington State Requirements Boat Registration Decal placement is specific Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 14
Washington State Requirements Mufflers are required on each and every Vessel with an Engine (including sailboats) • Mufflers must be in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive noise Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 15
Washington State Requirements Carbon Monoxide Dangers • Carbon Monoxide is an extremely dangerous invisible and odorless gas that can incapacitate and kill within minutes Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 16
Washington State Requirements Water Skiing Requirements • In addition to the boat’s driver, an observer is required • A skier-in-the-water flag must be displayed on the boat while skiing • No ‘dark’ Skiing between one hour after sundown and one hour before sunrise Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 17
Washington State Requirements Boating Under the Influence – BUI – is prohibited by Washington Law • Thresholds for BUI are: • A blood or breath alcohol concentration of 0. 08% or more by weight or … • Under the influence of, or affected by, alcohol, cannabis, and/or any other drug Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 18
Washington State Requirements Marine Mammal Rules Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 19 >>
Washington State Requirements Coastal Bars are where our NW rivers meet the Pacific Ocean • Bars can have steep & dangerous waves • Careless operation may lead to capsizing and death • See next slide Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 20 >>
Washington State Requirements Rough Bar Warning Signs have Amber Lights that flash alternately when the warning is imposed (AM Radio station 1610 may also be used) Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends. SM 21 >>
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