Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition 1...

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America’s Boating Course3rd Edition

America’s Boating Course3rd Edition

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South Carolina RegulationsSouth Carolina RegulationsChapter 2

Section 8

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All BoatsAll Boats

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Will be at idle speed within 50 feet of•Anchored boats•Wharf•Pier•Dock•Person in the water•Diver-down flag

Will be at idle speed within 100 yards or the Atlantic coastline

Highway 17 is Freshwater – Saltwater dividing line


Negligent OperationNegligent Operation

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• Operating a water device at more than idle speed in a no wake zone

• Failing to maintain a proper lookout for other boats or persons

• Operating too fast for conditions on the water• Racing, or pulling a skier through a designated

swimming area


Reckless OperationReckless Operation

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• Weaving through congested traffic at more than idle speed

• Jumping the wake of another vessel within 200 feet of that vessel

• Crossing the path or wake of another vessel when the visibility around the other vessel is obstructed

• Maintaining a collision course with another vessel or object and swerving away in close proximity to the other vessel or object


EquipmentEquipment

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• Life Jackets required as in Federal Regulations• Person under 12 years must wear life jackets

when boating in boats under 16 feet long.• Fire Extinguishers required as in Fed

Regulations• Visual Distress Signals required as in Fed

Regulations• All boats must carry efficient sound producing

devices. Boats 39.4 feet to 65.6 feet must carry whistle and bell.


Personal Watercraft (PWC)Personal Watercraft (PWC)

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• All must wear USCG Approved life jackets

• Operate between sunrise and sunset only

• Equipped with engine cut-off ignition with activating lanyard attached to operator OR self circling

• No wake jumping where PWC leaves the water within 200 feet of the vessel creating wake


Towing Skiers/TubersTowing Skiers/Tubers

• Need two persons on tow boat – operator and an observer

• A wide-angle rear view may meet observer requirement

• All towed people shall wear USCG approved life jacket

• No towing between sunset and sunrise• Tow boat and towed persons shall be kept clear

of objects

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Minimum Age of Operators

Minimum Age of Operators

Under 16:• With required boater education may

operate boat with 15 HP and greater• Must carry Boater Education Card

when operating boat• W/O boater education, may operate

with an adult (18+) aboard

No restrictions over 16 years old

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Titling and RegistrationTitling and Registration

TitlingRequired for:• Sailboats• Outboard motors 5 HP and greater• All other watercraftExemptions:• Documented vessels• Windsurfers• Human powered boats

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Titling and RegistrationTitling and Registration

Registration• Watercraft propelled by mechanized

means • Registration number and current

decal clearly displayed on the boat • Carry registration papers on boat• Must renew by expiration date on

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Boating Under the Influence

Boating Under the Influence

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• Consent to testing for intoxication

• Inferred as under the influence if BAC 0.08% or greater

• May be a combination of alcohol and drugs that impair faculties to operate


Boating AccidentsBoating Accidents

An operator involved in a boating accident must:• Stop his or her vessel immediately at the scene of the

accident and…• Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident,

unless doing so would seriously endanger his or her own vessel or passengers and…

• Give in writing his or her name, address, and vessel identification to anyone injured and to the owner of any property damaged by the accident.

In addition, the operator of a vessel involved in a boating accident must call the SCDNR immediately at

1-800-922-5431.12


Prevent PollutionPrevent Pollution

International Marine Pollution Regulations Placard required on boats longer than 26 feet

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Sewage RegulationsSewage Regulations

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• Discharge of sewage is prohibited by law• Use portable toilets or shore facilities• Built-in facilities must be connected to a MSD• These rules apply to houseboats.• Know the location of “pump-out” stations• All inland waters are no-discharge zones.


Protect Your WatersProtect Your Waters

• Protect South Carolina Waters and StopAquatic Hitchhiker

• Clean all Recreational Equipment while at ramp after using in any waters

• Aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our boats, trailers, and other items used in the water.

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Protect Your WatersProtect Your Waters

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Do not take the invasive species with you

Regular cleaning of your boat, motor, and trailer before and after using all South Carolina waters can greatly reduce the spread of aquatic nuisance species.


Protect Your WaterwaysProtect Your Waterways

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Aquatic Nuisance Species of Primary Concern

• Aquatic Plants: Hydrilla, water hyacinth, water lettuce, Giant Salvinia, Phragmites• Invertebrates: Green Mussels, Zebra Mussels (Not here yet, but)• Fish: flathead catfish, spotted bass, Asian carp, lionfish


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