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COBALT
336
DAY CRUISER
S
ECTION
2
Learn the storm signals.
It is best to avoid operating your boat in foggy
weather. When fog sets in, use your GPS and radar
unit, if equipped, to take bearings and log courses
and speeds. You are required to emit a five-second
blast from your horn or whistle once every minute.
Additionally, have passengers wear PFDs and
observe for oncoming vessels.
Skill/Experience
Practice your boat operating skills often in calm
water. Avoid windy conditions and rough water. Be
sure to maintain good visibility at all times. Do not
practice close to any obstructions such as piers,
bridges, swim areas or moored boats.
Proceed slowly and give yourself plenty of time to
react. Remember, your boat is not an automobile. It
requires additional time to maneuver and stop.
Visibility
Visibility is not only sight, but also hearing. It is very
important the operator maintains good visibility at
all times. Arrange passengers and equipment to
ensure you have unobstructed vision at all times.
Check for other boats or any obstacles before
turning the boat.
Drugs/Alcohol
DAYTIME
WARNING
NIGHTTIME
WARNING
DESCRIPTION
COB_0032_A
Small Craft Advisory - Winds
greater than 18 knots,
sustained for two hours or more
or hazardous wave conditions.
Following a storm, hazardous
wave conditions can persist
long after the high winds have
subsided.
Gale Warning - Sustained
winds (2 or more hours),
of 34-47 knots.
Storm Warning - Sustained
winds of 48 knots or greater.
Hurricane Warning - Forecast
winds of 64 knots and above.
Displayed only in connection
with a hurricane.
A
WARNING
Avoid injury or death from drowning.
Wear your Personal Flotation Device and
remain seated when operating the boat.
A
WARNING
Avoid injury or death. Maintain clear
visibility at all times. If necessary,
arrange passengers and equipment.
Designate a passenger to assist when
visibility is limited due to operating
conditions.
A
WARNING
Avoid injury or death from impaired
operation. Federal and state law prohibit
operating a boat under the influence of
alcohol and other drugs. These
regulations are actively enforced.