UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 2013 NATIONAL VESSEL

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 2013 NATIONAL VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP PADDLE CRAFT MODULE 4 Prepared by the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF VESSEL EXAMINATION AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATION 1

Workshop Objectives § Familiarize Vessel Examiners with the variety of Paddle Craft they may encounter in the performance of their duties. § Review the “ 7012 a Form” for Paddle Craft Vessel Safety Checks and explain the significant changes. 2

Workshop Objectives § Help educate Vessel Examiners to understand the specific needs of these craft, and provide them with recommendations to enhance their personal contacts with the paddling public. 3

Types of Paddle Craft KAYAKS CANOES ROWBOATS 4

Types of Paddle Craft SCULLS STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS PADDLE BOATS 5

Stand Up Paddleboard…Is it considered a vessel?

Memorandum from Chief, Boating Safety Division, USCG Dated: 03 October 2008 NOTE Stand Up Paddleboards are required to carry the same safety equipment as all paddle craft per Federal Regulations

7012 a Form § Created by the National V-Directorate Staff. § Available from ANSC. § To be used for Paddle Craft VSC in place of the current 7012 form. 8

7012 a Form § Completed in the same manner as the 7012 form. § Contains 5 sections plus a Vessel Examiner Comments space for notes. § Sections I, II, and III required for award of the VSC decal. 9

7012 a Form Section I § Owner Name § Attended Safe Boating Class § Attended Related Skills Class § Location § Decal 10

Safe Boating Classes Some recognized classes: § Paddle Sports America § USCG Auxiliary Safe Boating Class § Power Squadron § American Canoe Association § Local Metro Parks § State DNR 11

Related Classes Some related classes: American Canoe Association (ACA) offers a variety of Levels of skills classes based on the ability and knowledge of the paddler. From Introduction to Kayaking/Canoeing, to basic paddling, to rescue techniques. 12

7012 a Form Section II § Registration / HIN # § Make and Model § Type of Paddle Craft § Color (Deck / Hull) § Length § Where used 13

Registration / HIN Registration # only required if particular state requires that the paddle craft to be registered. HIN# can be found on starboard side at the stern. However, stand up paddleboards will not have a HIN# etched into it like kayaks.

7012 a Form Section III § Sound Signal § Life jackets (PFDs) § Vessel Condition § Navigation Lights § Visual Distress Signals § State/Local Requirements 15

Required Gear Federal Sound Producing Device: § Navigation rules require sound signals to be made under certain circumstances as well as in periods of reduced visibility. § The most common sound producing device a paddler carries is a whistle. 16

Required Gear Federal Sound Producing Device: § The whistle needs to be readily available to any paddle craft operator. § Any USCG approved sound producing device can be used. 17

Required Gear Federal Life Jackets: § You must have a wearable USCG approved (TYPE I, II, or III) PFD for each person on board in all waters. § Though not required, Type I, II, and III Life Jackets should be worn when underway (a life jacket can save your life, but only if you wear it). § Type V must be worn to be counted. 18

Required Gear Federal Throwable Type IV: § Kayaks and canoes are exempt from carrying the additional throwable PFD (Type IV PFD) that is required for other boats 16 feet or longer. 19

Required Gear Federal Overall Vessel Condition: § No holes § No cracks § No lines/fittings in disrepair 20

Required Gear Federal Navigation lights: minimum requirement § A lantern or flashlight showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision. 21

Required Gear Federal Visual Distress Signals: § Paddle craft must be equipped with U. S. C. G. approved Visual Distress Signals when on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas & those waters connected directly to them that are greater than 2 miles wide. 22

Required Gear Federal Visual Distress Signals: Between sunset and sunrise, no person may use a boat less than 16 feet in length unless visual distress signals suitable for night use, selected from the list in 33 CFR 175. 130 or 33 CFR 175. 135, in the number required, are on board. No person may use a boat 16 feet or more in length unless visual distress signals selected from the list in 33 CFR 175. 130 or the alternatives in 33 CFR 175. 135, in the number required, are on board. Devices suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use, or devices suitable for both day and night use, must be carried. 23

Local / State Regulations: § If you are performing Vessel Safety Checks in different States, refer to that State’s Maritime Law Enforcement Agency for their specific laws. § Discuss your State’s requirements. 24

7012 a Form Section IV § Pump or bailer § Spray skirt § Spare paddle/oars Convey need and use § Compass/GPS/ Charts to the paddler. § Tow/Boat Recovery § VHF Marine Radio 25

Open Water Recommendations Charts Spare Oars/Paddles Spray Skirt Manual Pump or Bailer EPIRB Compass GPS 26 VHF Marine Radio

7012 a Form Section V and VE Comments § Dress appropriately § Personal ID § Float Plan § Food and Water § Assess the risk § High Visibility Clothing § Emergency Kit 27

7012 a Form Section V and VE Comments § Self rescue systems § “If Found – Contact” Decal § Accident reporting responsibility § Anchor Light § Space to add comments 28

Other Recommendations FOOD & SNACKS HELMETS WATER EXPOSURE SUIT WATERPROOF BAG FOR ID & PERSONAL ITEMS SUNSCREEN 29 FIRST AID KIT FLOAT PLAN

Other Recommendations “If Found – Contact” Decal § Recommend that the paddler use this decal. § Provide the paddler with one during VSC. § Available from DIRAUX or your District RBS Specialist. 30

7012 a Form Back of Paddler’s Copy Helpful Details: § Information § Requirements § Recommendations 31

Placement of VSC Decal § Place the decal where it is easily seen. § Preferably on the port side forward of amidships. § Make sure it is affixed in your presence. 32

AUXDATA § This information needs to be completed when you fill out your 7038 and will now be entered as 10 F in AUXDATA. § The category is available to your FSO-IS. 33

Summation § As Vessel Examiners, remember that a VSC is an opportunity for us to educate the boating public on the subject of safe boating. § This workshop is not designed to make Paddle Craft experts out of you, but to help you improve your personal interactions with members of the paddling community. 34

Summation Hopefully this workshop has helped to provide you with some new information and tools which will enable you to become a better paddle craft Vessel Examiner. PREVENTION THROUGH INTERACTION 35

2013 V-Directorate Staff Officers Director (DIR-V) Deputy Director (DIR-Vd) Division Chief – Vessel Examination (DVC-VE) Division Chief – Visitation Programs (DVC-VP) Division Chief – Technical Support (DVC-VT) Division Chief – Incentive Programs (DVC-VI) Division Chief – Communications (DVC-VC) Kelly L. Townsend Michael S. Klacik Perry Taylor Vince Cerverizzo John Yskamp Keith Knotek Paul Mayer We Save Lives !!! 36