SAFETY
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ACCIDENT REPORT
Boating authorities and state agencies require a report to be filled by the operator of a boat
involved in an accident involving loss of life, disappearance, injury requiring treatment beyond
first aid, loss of boat or property damage exceeding certain limits. Contact the boating
authorities or state agencies for a copy of state´s accident report form. Other countries have
other reporting requirements. Consult your nation´s boating law enforcement agency or
authority.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
A wise boater will include many of the following items:
Visual distress signals for day and night use (required in some areas; consult local
regulations)
Marine radiotelephone
Compass
Depth sounder
Charts
Spare keys
Emergency position-indicating radio beam
Portable radio with weather band
Waterproof flashlight
Batteries
Mooring lines
Fenders
Extra propeller
Ground tackle (at least 2 anchors, rode, anchor shackles, anchor chain)
Paddles or oars
Boat hook
Safety approved gas can, properly stowed
Bailer
Spare parts kit (spark plugs, fuses, etc.)
Tool kit
First aid kit