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America’s Boating Course3rd Edition
America’s Boating Course3rd Edition
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Required Safety EquipmentRequired Safety EquipmentChapter 1
Section 2
Presented by the
St Paul Sail and Power Squadron
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Length of BoatsLength of Boats
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Class A: less than 16 ft
Class 3: 40 ft to less than 65 ft
Class 2: 26 ft to less than 40 ft
Class 1: 16 ft to less than 26 ft
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Life Jacket Requirements
Life Jacket Requirements
One for each personCorrect size - fitServiceableReadily availableChildren must wear
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USCG Approved PFD Required(Personal Floatation Device = Life Jacket)
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Minimum Buoyancy
22 pounds
15.5 pounds
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Type I & II Type I & II
OffshoreElevates head
Turns most face upFor emergencies
Big and bulky
OffshoreElevates head
Turns most face upFor emergencies
Big and bulky
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Near shore & inlandElevates head
Turns some face upPart of USCG kit
Near shore & inlandElevates head
Turns some face upPart of USCG kit
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Type III PFDType III PFD
Buoyant deviceMany uses/stylesMore comfortableDoesn’t elevate headDoesn’t turn face up
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Cushion
Type IV ThrowableType IV Throwable
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Life Ring
Horseshoe buoy
Usually required - Thrown to person overboard
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Type V PFDType V PFD
Some inflatablesBuoyant suitsSailboat harness PFDHybrids
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InflatablesInflatables
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Inflatable PFDs• ZERO buoyancy• Manually/automatically• Maintenance
Not to be used for:• Weak or non-swimmers • Children under 16 or under 80 lbs • Water Impact Sports; under clothing
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Types of FiresTypes of Fires
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Trash Wood Paper
Trash Wood Paper
Trash Wood Paper
Trash Wood Paper
Liquids GreaseLiquids Grease
Liquids GreaseLiquids Grease
ElectricalEquipment
ElectricalEquipment
ElectricalEquipment
ElectricalEquipment
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Portables - ManualPortables - Manual
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Note the a-b, a-b-c, b-c labels
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Fixed Location - AutomaticFixed Location - Automatic
For engine area
Auto-extinguish
No need to open compartment
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LocationsLocations
Engine areaGalley
Living quartersCockpit
Easy to reach
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Fire Extinguishers should be on all vessels
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MaintenanceMaintenance
Inspect monthly
Check gauge
Rotate & shake
No movement – replace
7 year life
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Note - gauge is in red; should not be used
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Pull pin
Aim
Squeeze trigger
Spray at base of fire
How to UseHow to Use
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S
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Non-pyrotechnic VDSNon-pyrotechnic VDS
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Signal mirror – day
Orange distress flag – day
Electric distress light (SOS) – day or night
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Daytime AlternativesDaytime Alternatives
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Wave arms up & down at your sides
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Pyrotechnic VDSPyrotechnic VDS
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Red flare – day or night
Orange Smoke – day
Aerial meteors and flares
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Hand-held PyrotechnicsHand-held Pyrotechnics
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Hold over side of boatUse holderLight with strikerUse sparingly Short burn timeLimited range
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Aerial pyrotechnicsAerial pyrotechnics
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Great visibility
Very short burn
They are firearms
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Parachute FlareParachute Flare
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Good height
Longer burn time
Use with caution
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Sound ProducersSound Producers
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Compressed Air Horn
Whistle
Electric Horn
Bell
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Boating EquipmentBoating Equipment
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Anchor and line Spare parts and tool
kitCompass and chartsRadio, VHF-FM marineDocking linesFirst aid kitWater for emergenciesFlashlightSpare bulbs
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