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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Boating Safety courses
The information contained in this manual does not contain all you need to know
regarding the safe operation of the vessel in all conditions. It is strongly
recommended that you obtain further instruction before taking command of the
vessel.
The following lists are some of the courses recommended:
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Navigation
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Seamanship and Boat Handling
•
Rules of the Road, International and Inland
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Weather
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Safety at Sea
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Survival in Bad Weather
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Respect for others on the water
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First Aid
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Radio Communication
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Distress Signals
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Pollution Control
Further information can be obtained from the US Coast Guard, American Boat and
Yacht Council (ABYC), Red Cross, Yacht Clubs and other Federal or State Bodies.
The US Coast Guard offers many pamphlets in safety and other information not
covered in this book. Call the US Coast Guard toll-free hotline 1-800-368-5647 for
more information.
Seaworthiness and Safety Inspections
The US Coast Guard and many other state boating officials offer free inspections of
your yacht to the required safety standards. You may voluntarily consent to these
inspections and are allowed time to make any corrections without prosecution.
Contact your local state authority or US Coast Guard for details at
http://www/uscgboating.org
Accident reports
The operator, skipper or owner of any recreational craft is required to file a boating
accident report (BAR) if the boat is involved in an accident that results in:
1) Loss
of life
2) Personal Injury that requires medical treatment beyond first aid
3) Damage to the vessel and / or other vessel or property of $2000 or more
4) Complete loss of the vessel
The report must be submitted to the local authority in the state where the accident
occurred. The formal report must be submitted within 48hrs of the accident.
For more information regarding accident reporting please call the US Coast Guard
Infoline at 1-800-368-5647.
For yachts operating in other countries please contact the regulatory body concerned
for details of their requirements.