Definitions Dead Reckoning Calculating a boats position based
Definitions à Dead Reckoning · Calculating a boat’s position based on its course, speed, and time run from a previous position à Dead Reckoning Track · The intended course line of a vessel as plotted on a chart à DR Position · The presumed position of a vessel on a DR track B 97 13 -01 United States Power Squadrons®
Labeling a DR Track and Position B 97 13 -02 United States Power Squadrons®
A Bow-On Bearing North Compass Direction - 055 B 97 13 -03 United States Power Squadrons®
Mounting a Cleat with a Backing Block Cleat Deck Backing Block Apply caulking to the bolt holes between the deck and cleat before tightening BS 98 03 -25 - B 97 14 -03 United States Power Squadrons®
TOWING TECHNIQUES Transom Eyebolts Stern cleats with backing w o T To wi ng Bow Eye Bridle around boat BS 98 03 -26 - B 97 14 -04 United States Power Squadrons®
Man Overboard Recovery Procedures à Shout “Man Overboard” à Toss out a life preserver à Keep victim in sight à Stop forward motion and turn back to victim à Approach victim against wind/waves BS 98 03 -27 - B 97 14 -05 United States Power Squadrons®
Operating in Restricted Visibility à Reduce speed à Sound proper signals à Life jackets on all aboard à Post lookouts bow an stern à Navigation lights on à Listen for other boats à Determine position B 98 03 -30 - B 97 14 -09 United States Power Squadrons®
Severe Weather Procedures à Life jackets on all aboard à Best helmsman steering à Best speed to control the boat à Close all hatches and ports à Seat passengers low in the boat à Fasten down all gear à Estimate your position B 97 14 -10 United States Power Squadrons®
Reacting to a Collision à Account for crews - both boats à Give first aid if needed à Call for help if needed à Estimate your position à Life jackets on all aboard à Make emergency repairs if needed à Report accident as required BS 98 03 -33 - 97 14 -13 United States Power Squadrons®
Trailer Safety Chain Installation BS 98 01 -48 - B 97 15 -01 United States Power Squadrons®
Installing Safety Chain “S” Hooks Wrong BS 98 01 -49 - B 97 15 -02 Right United States Power Squadrons®
Tongue Coupler and Jack B 97 15 -04 United States Power Squadrons®
Backing a Trailer BS 98 01 -50 - B 97 15 -05 United States Power Squadrons®
PWCs Are Boats! à United States Coast Guard · A Class “A” ( less than 16 ft. ) inboard à Personal Watercraft Industry · Inboard boat, less than 13 ft. · Uses an internal combustion engine to power a water jet pump for propulsion · No load-carrying area that can retain water · Persons sit on, rather than within the hull BS 98 01 -36 - B 97 16 -01 United States Power Squadrons®
PWC Required Equipment à Registration and Numbers à Hull Identification Number à Life Jackets - one for each passenger à Fire Extinguisher à Sound Producing Device BS 98 01 -42 - B 97 16 -05 United States Power Squadrons®
Important Navigation Rules For PWC Operators à Lookout à Safe Speed à Priority in Movement à Overtaking à Meeting à Crossing à Diver Down BS 98 01 -46 - B 97 16 -07 United States Power Squadrons®
Boating Law Enforcement à State, municipal, town police à United States Coast Guard à Police volunteer auxiliary à Lake patrol officers à Conservation officers à Harbormasters and their deputies B 97 16 -08 United States Power Squadrons®
Optional Personal Equipment for PWCs à Sun block à Strap-on sun glasses or goggles à Gloves to grip controls à Wet Suits for warmth and protection BS 98 01 -44 - B 97 16 -09 United States Power Squadrons®
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