Kansas Boating

American Boat Operators' Course

Kansas Boat Operators' Course

Laws and Safety Equipment
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1	Video
2	Laws
3	Registration and Numbering
4	Safety Equipment-Life Jackets
5	Fire Extinguishers
6	Visual Distress Signals
7	Ventilation
8	Mufflers
9	Backfire and Flame Control
10	Whistle Bell and Horn
11	Navigation Lights
12	Pollution and Garbage
13	Age and Education
14	Boat Operation
15	Personal Watercraft
16	Water Skiing
17	Diving and Snorkeling
18	Boating Under the Influence
19	Accidents
20	Events
21	Homeland Security
22	Chapter Review

DIVING AND SNORKELING

It is unlawful for any person to scuba dive in the streams or impounded waters of Kansas unless and except in compliance with rules and regulations. The term scuba diving includes any person diving or submerging in a body of water with the aid of any mechanical diving or breathing device or suit.

State laws require all persons involved in diving or snorkeling operations to clearly mark the area with a diver flag as shown. The diver flag is flown on a float or boat. The code alpha flag is used when diving in International water.

Boat operators should always stay a minimum distance of 100-200 feet from any boat displaying the alpha flag or any float showing the diver flag. Slow down to no wake speed and operate with caution anytime you observe underwater operations.