Boating is fun… we’ll show you how America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition Water Sports Safety Chapter 4 Section 13 1 Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Boating Is Fun !! 2

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Special Gear High-impact for waterskiing Flexible for paddle sports Bright colors for hunters Survival suits for frigid waters Helmets for potential contact 3

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Know Local Waters Know location of hazards Be aware of shallow waters Carry compass & charts (local, large scale) GPS recommended Learn basics of navigation (piloting) 4

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Night Activity Regulations Anchor light on, or … Navigation lights on Reduce speed Listen for other boats PWC Operations None permitted Local times vary 5 Be seen

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Observer 3-seater PWC Impact rated Type III PFD State requirements vary – know yours Water Skiing & Tubing 6

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Hand Signals Return to dock Skier OK Turn left (left hand) Turn right (right hand) Slow down Speed OK Speed up 7

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how When Down Skier OK after falling – visible to other boats 8

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Driver should: Avoid sharp turns Be aware of fixed objects in your path Avoid excessive speed No jumping of wakes An observer is required Observer and Tuber/Skier: Use hand signals to communicate Observer must always watch the tuber 9 Water Skiing & Tubing

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Fishing & Hunting You are a boater – follow the rules Check the weather – know when to seek shelter Assign regions for shooting or casting Be aware of recoil or backswing 10

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Fishing & Hunting High Fatality Rates due to: Ready for sport – but not boating Vessels have low freeboard Not watching other boats or weather Accidents in cold weather – hypothermia Waders filling with water 11

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Diving & Snorkeling Diver flags: Code A or Diver-down Stay clear of area Follow state & local regulations 12

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how River Sports Protect Your Head 13 If trapped in flowing water, keep feet up & pointed downstream

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Paddle Sports Kayak or canoe = boat, follow the rules Don’t travel alone – no immediate help Beware uncharted objects, out-of-sight, currents, low-head dams, obstacles Low profile causes low visibility 14

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how River Dangers Caution, caution, caution … 15

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Current 16 Courtesy: Conn. DEP, Boating Division “Strainers” 16 River Dangers

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Paddle Sport Safety Canoes account for 75% of paddle sport fatalities Maintain 3-points of contact when boarding or moving about 17

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Low Head Dam Dam Courtesy: Conn. DEP, Boating Division 18

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Circulating current traps debris Stay clear of dam structure Escape route near bottom Low Head Dam 19 Low Head Dam Escape Route Backwash Backroller

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Hypothermia Review Hypothermia Stages Stage 1: Initial “cold shock” (likely to cause death) Stage 2: Short-term “swim failure” Stage 3: Long-term immersion hypothermia Stage 4: Post-immersion collapse (likely to cause death) 20

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Propeller Strikes Prop Injuries Edges are sharp Can maim – for life Skiing, swimming, diving Precautions … Stop Engines Lock in gear Use a re-boarding ladder 21

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how End Section 13 22