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Laws and Safety Equipment

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1

Video

2

Laws

3

Numbering

4

Safety Equipment-Life Jackets

5

Fire Extinguishers

6

Visual Distress Signals

7

Ventilation

8

Backfire and Flame Control

9

Whistle Bell and Horn

10

Pollution and Garbage

11

Mufflers

12

Slow-No Wake

13

Personal Watercraft

14

Airboats

15

Water Skiing

16

Diving

17

Boating Under the Influence

18

Age and Education Requirements

19

Accidents

20

Ecosystem Awareness

21

Homeland Security

22

Chapter Review

HOMELAND SECURITY

The events of 9/11 changed how and where the recreational boater may operate in certain areas.

  • Boaters are prohibited from coming within 100 yards of any Naval vessel, and if within 500 yards, you must slow your boat to “No wake speed”.
  • Additionally, you are not allowed to anchor under bridges.
  • Report suspicious behavior, or potential threats, by calling 1-877-24WATCH. If in doubt, or it is an emergent situation, call 911 or use channel 16 VHF-FM.

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