1. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 1 Going Boating Chapter 1 Section 3 America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron

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3. 3 About Gasoline Vapors are explosive Vapors are heavier than air Fumes accumulate in bilge Has a strong odor You are responsible for spills

4. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 4 Before-Fueling Checklist Fuel in daylight Tie securely to dock Put out all flames; no smoking Shut off engines & electrical equipment especially the bilge blower Close doors, hatches, portholes Fire extinguisher close-by All passengers off the boat

5. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 5 While-Fueling Checklist Keep hatches and portholes closed Keep fuel nozzle in contact with deck plate Estimate fuel needed fill only 95% full

6. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 6 After-Fueling Checklist Close filler pipe opening Wipe up any spillage leave wipers on shore Open all portholes, doors, hatches Turn on bilge blower, if so equipped run blower minimum of 4 minutes Sniff bilge for vapors

7. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 7 Fueling Safety Green Turtle Bay Marine, Grand Rivers, Kentucky Three boats lost, seven severely damaged, skipper died

8. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 8 PWC Fueling Check system for leaks Fill tank slowly - do not overfill After fueling ventilate engine compartment Check for spills

9. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 9 Use Your Nose

10. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 10 PWC Fuel Selector

11. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 11

12. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 12 Check the Forecast Check weather … Before leaving home; TV, radio, etc. Before casting off; VHF marine radio Underway – be observant

13. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 13 Preparing to Cast Off File float plan Where going When returning Who’s on board Safety equipment on board

14. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 14 Prepare to Cast Off Double Check Equipment

15. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 15 Prepare to Cast Off Load boat properly

16. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 16 Prepare to Cast Off Communicate with passengers Wear life preservers Designate & train alternate skipper

17. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 17 Prepare to Cast Off Start & warm engines Check engine compartment Run blowers… Minimum of 4 minutes

18. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 18

19. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 19 Casting Off - 1 Wind “Off” Dock 1 2 3 wind or current 1. Release all lines 2. Push boat away from dock 3. Shift into forward and depart

20. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 20 Casting Off – 2 Wind “From” Astern 1. Release stern line 2. Push stern out 2. Release bow line after stern is clear 3. Shift into reverse 3. Back out When clear, shift into forward & depart

21. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 21 Casting Off - 3 Wind “Toward“ Dock wind or current 1 2 3 1. Place fenders 2. Release stern line 3. Shift into forward, steer bow toward dock 4. Release bow line after stern is clear

22. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Docking 22 Mate stands helpless as boat drifts off Marina in Sight Dock lines Ready? Fenders out? Mate circles boat Scold mate Send mate aloft to spot slip Circle & shout at mate Bladder empty? Can you see empty slip? Fenders on right side? Wind blowing off dock? Speed? Circle & find fenders Try again Make fast, prepare beverage Anchor, row dog ashore Stranger steps forward, catches line Ram dockHas crowd gathered? Lucky slob!! Loudly blame crew, engine, dog, etc. Yes No Yes Just Right! Too Slow Too Fast No Yes No

23. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 23 Docking - 1 “No” Wind or Current 1. Approach at narrow angle 2. Use momentum – drift 3. Secure to dock

24. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 24 Docking - 2 Wind “On” Dock 1 2 3 wind or current 1. Approach parallel to dock 2. Drift 3. Let wind push

25. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 25 Docking - 3 Wind Or Current “Off” Dock wind or current 1 2 3 1. Use sharp angle of approach and secure “after” spring line 2. Apply forward power and use steering control to bring stern to dock

26. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 26 Tying To Floats And Piers bow line stern line spring lines

27. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 27 chock chafing gear Chafing Gear Prevents Line Wear

28. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 28

29. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 29 Maintain stability and balance Control wake – maintain a comfortable distance Be courteous and observe rules While Under Way

30. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 30

31. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 31 Know Location

32. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 32 Boats Waiting

33. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 33 Wait for Boats to Exit

34. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 34 Adjust Fenders

35. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 35 No VHF?

36. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 36 Follow Direction

37. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 37 Follow Direction

38. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 38 Follow Direction

39. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 39 Pick Up Line

40. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 40 Doors Closing

41. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 41 Doors Closed

42. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 42 Water Level

43. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 43 Depart Slowly

44. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 44 End Chapter 1