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2012 PE T FR I E N D LY ED I T I O N

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Boat Safety Checklist 5Boating Safety 7Docking Tips 9First Aid 11Manatees 17Protecting Your Trailer 20Aid To Navigation 22Pet Safety 27Travel Tips For Dogs 30Dogs & Life Jackets 32Accident Checklist 37Life Jackets 45Palm Beach Launch Ramps 50Index 53

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• Float plan - let a friend or relative know whenyou’re leaving, where you’re going, when youexpect to return, what to do if you don’t, anda description of your boat

• Registration certificate or documentation

• Personal Flotation Devices wearable andthrow able) - USCG approved, good condi-tion, readily accessible, assigned and fitted

• Fire Extinguishers - right number, size, andclass for boat; charged, not corroded, nozzle clear, bracketed, readily accessible

• Visual Distress Signals - current dates onflares, proper number, batteries good iflights or EPIRB

• Anchors and Line - adequate anchor for bottom, adequate line for water depth

• Bilge device - bilge pump operable, alterna-

tive bailing device available watch or clock

• Bright flashlight or searchlight

• Navigation lights - tested and operable,spare bulbs

• Batteries - fully charged, encased in plasticboxes or terminals covered, securely fastened down

• Sound-producing device - horn, whistleappropriate for boat

• Alternate propulsion - paddle or oar

• First Aid Kit

• Tools, spare outboard prop and lock nut

• Compass

• Sunscreen

• Weather Radio

By using this checklist, or one fine-tuned by yourself, you’ll be sure that everything is on boardand in good working order. Your passengers will appreciate knowing you’re concerned aboutboating safety.

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Boating Safet y


ACCIDENT REPORTINGBoat Operators involved in an accident must provide their name, address and;! Vesselregistration to other involved parties, provide assistance and, in case of death or disappearance report the accident to law enforcement officials, Boat operators orowners must also make a written report of a boating accident to the Department ofBoating and Waterways when:

1. A person dies2. Personal Injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid3. Total vessel damage exceeding $5004. Complete loss of the vessel5. Disappearance of a person or persons from suspected Injury or death.

This report must be made within 48 hours of the accident in cases involving disappearance, a death that occurs within 24 hours of the accident, or injury thatrequires medical attention beyond first aid. If you are unsure about how to reportaboating accident, simply call the Coast Guard’s toll-free BOATING SAFETY Hotlineat 1-800:368-5641 for information.

CAPSIZINGIf the boat is too large or heavy to right by yourself, do not attempt to swim away; STAYWITH THE BOAT and wait to be rescued. KEEP YOUR LIFE JACKET ON. If the boat issmall and light enough to right, swim around the boat and grab or climb on the windward rail (the side of the boat sticking up in the air) to pull the hull back in thewater. If your boat has a centerboard, pull down or stand on it to see-saw the boatupright. If it’s a sailboat, uncleat the sheets (lines) that hold the sails in place. If youdon’t, the sails can fill with air as soon as the boat is righted and tip it over again.

MAN OVERBOARDIf YOU fall overboard, your main concern is to stay afloat. If you are not wearing a life jacket and cannot grab a personal flotation device, try to catch air in your clothingfor buoyancy. In cold water, don’t expend too much energy; tread water very slowly, orif wearing a life jacket, assume the huddled HELP. (Heat Escape lessening Posture)position to conserve body heat. Try to make your head and shoulders as visible as pos-sible so rescuers can spot you.

If SOMEONE ELSE falls overboard, immediately steer the vessel toward the side hefell off. Post a lookout. Throw the victim a life ring or other personal floatation device,plus a lifeline with a bowline loop at the end to slip over his body and under his arms.If available, throw out a manoverboard pole, a buoyed counterweighted pole with ahighly visible flag on top to alert other boaters of the victim’s presence and to markthe spot for the rescue. boat. Stop the forward progress of the boat by taking theengine out of gear, or by luffing the sails on a non·-powered sailboat. Alter your course90 degrees end prepare to come alongside the victim for rescue.

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DOCKING SAFELYHope you don't think just because the leftside of your boat is called the "Port Side"that you always should dock with thatside toward the pier. There are severalreasons why you should dock on one side or the other, but here is the mostimportant:

Almost always and almost without failyou should first determine the directionof the wind and/or current before deciding which side should go to the pier.Whichever is the strongest determinesthe direction into which your bow shouldbe pointing. For example, if the wind isblowing lightly from left to right acrossthe dock, but the current is roaring fromright to left, you would want to approachwith your bow into the current and dockto the port side. That is because the current is stronger than the wind.

To determine which is strongest justpark in idle off the dock and see whichway the boat wants to go. If you see thatthe forces of wind and current push youfrom right to left across a dock, plan yourapproach from left to right, with your bowinto the strongest force.

GETTING YOUR BOATOFF A DOCKSounds easy enough, right? Just pushuntil you are clear of the dock and off yougo. But, if your boat is rather large, andthere is a lot of wind or adverse current,it is not that easy.

If the wind or current is moving parallel tothe dock, this is a pretty easy scenario.Then you simply need to use a spring lineand good fendering. The spring lineshould be used on the opposite end ofthe oncoming current or wind. For example, if your bow is into the wind/current, then you would put a spring linefrom your aft cleat and go forward on thedock. Just release the bow line and hitreverse a bit and the bow will swing out.Once clear, motor forward and retrieveyour aft spring line.

(Note, if there is no one on the dock toundue your mooring line, here is a goodtip. Have a dock line that has a clean end– no knots, kinks or unravelings. Then foryour spring secure the line to your cleat,around a piling or cleat on the dock andback to the original cleat. Once you havesprung the boat off the dock, untie theclean end and let it go. Then retrieve theline. The clean end will slide around thedock cleat and back to the boat)

If the wind is perpendicular to the dockand blowing on to the dock, this is a muchmore difficult situation. You best bet is tospring your bow line. Use hard rudder inthe direction that will kick your stern outand away from the dock. Once the sternis out far enough to clear, reverse rudderand engines and retrieve your bow springline.

Article courtesy of American Boating Association

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RESCUE BREATHINGLife depends on oxygen rich blood reaching the brain. When a person is not spontaneouslybreathing, rescue breathing, previously called mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, is required.

To assess if Rescue Breathing is needed:Look at the victim’s chest to see if it is rising and failingListen near the victim’s mouth and nose for the sound of respirationFeel using your cheek, for air moving from the victim’s mouth and noseWhen breathing stops, whatever the cause, call for help and begin rescue breathing

Steps to Begin Rescue Breathing:1. Lay the victim on their back on a firm surface. (A firm surface is required if CPR mustbe initiated.)

2. The rescuer should place the heel of his/her hand closest to the victim’s head on thevictim’s forehead to tilt the head back. While head tilt is important. Over extending the neckmay restrict the airway. In general, adults need the greatest angle of head tilt, children less, and infants the least. For victims with suspected neck injury, it is recommend-ed to limit head tilt to a minimum while opening the airway by lifting the jaw and holding thechin.

3. Using the hand which is keeping the head extended, pinch the nostrils closed with thethumb and forefinger.

4. Lift the victim’s chin with your hand nearest the victim’s feet. (Not necessary to lift aninfants jaw, although you may wish to support the chin while you are administering breaths.)

5. Take a deep breath. (For children and infants, reduce the amount of breath you adminis-ter. You are administering the right amount if you can see their chest rise fully when youexhale and breathe into them.)

6. Open your mouth wide and seal your lips around the victim’s mouth or around the mouthto mask breathing device. If you cannot get a good seal, close the mouth while keeping thehead’ tilted and place your mouth over the nose of the victim to administer the breaths.

7. For infants and small children, you should seal your lips around the victims mouth and nose.

8. Give 2 slow breaths. Breathe into the victim until their chest gently rises. If the breathdoes not go in, or if the chest does not rise, re-tilt the head, make sure you are lifting the chinappropriately, and try again.

9. If water or vomit begins to come out of the mouth, turn the victim’s head or body to theside, sweep out the debris, re-position them on their back and continue.

If a neck injury is suspected, always roll the victim keeping the neck and back in alignment

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10. Check for a pulse. In adults, the carotid pulse in the neck just to the side of the midline isrecommended. For infants, the brachial pulse located on the inside of the upper arm isrecommended. Depress the area for 5-10 seconds using 2-3 fingers to feel for a pulse.(Do not use your thumb or you will feel your own pulse.) If a pulse is present, count therate for 15 seconds and continued from page 7 multiply that number by 4. Normalpulse ranges are listed below.

NORMAL PULSE RANGES

Adul ..........................................................................60-80Children ................................................................80-100Infants to 2 year olds ................................100-120

11.If a pulse is present, continue rescue breathing by giving 1 solw breath every:5 secondsfor an adult or 3 seconds for a child or Infant

12. Recheck pulse and breathing about every 1·2 minutes

13. Continue rescue breathing as long as a pulse is present, but the person is not breathing.

14. If the pulse stops begin CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

CPR (CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION)Before beginning CPR, rescue breathing should have begun. CHEST COMPRESSIONS AREONLY NECESSARY IF A PULSE IS NOT PRESENT.

• After two breaths are administered, begin chest compressions.• Locate the sternum by following the curve of the ribs to the mdiline of the chest.• Measure three finger breadths up from that point and place the heel of your right hand over

the sternum. (For adults and children this is in them iddle 1/3 of the sternum. For infants,place fingertips of one hand on the lower 1/3 of the sternumor between the nipples.)

• Place your left hand over the right. (For adults only. For children use only 1 hand.)• Apply pressure vertically down from the shoulder, keeping your elbows straight and using

your body weight as compressing force.• Continue cardiac compressions and rescue breathing at the ratio of 15 cardiac compres-

sions to 2 breaths.• Recheck for pulse and respirations every 1·2 minutes.• CPR should be discontinued when professional assistance arrives, the victim’s condition is

improved, or the rescuer is exhausted and unable to continue. CPR should continue whilefurther recommendations are obtained from a maritime physician consulting service.

The rate, depth, and hand usage to give compressions are as follows:

Victim Depth Rate/Minute Hand UsageAdult 1.5 .2 inches 60 2 handsChild (1-8 yrs.) 1 Inch 80 1 handInfant (To 1 yr.) 0.5 Inch 100 2 fingers

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CHOKINGConscious Choking Victim:Assess if assistance is needed. Ask: Are you choking? Can you speak? As long as the victim cancough forcefully, stay nearby and encourage his coughing effort. If the victim’s cough becomesweak or they can no longer breath, give abdominal thrusts. Technique for Conscious Adults and

CHILDREN IN A STANDING OR SITTING POSITION:Stand behind the victim wrapping your arms around the victim’s waist. Make a fist with onehand placing the thumb side against the victim’s abdomen, just above the naval. Grasp your fistwith your other hand. Administer 5 forceful and rapid upward thrusts, be careful to removepressure completely between thrusts. You may not need to thrust as firmly on a child. Repeatuntil the object is cleared or the victim becomes unconscious.

Technique for Infants (Either Conscious or Unconscious)Cradle infant face down over your forearm with the head pointed down toward the floor.Administer 5 blows on the back between the shoulders. Turn the infant over, while balancinghim or her on your arm & administer 5 chest thrusts (compressions 1/2 inch deep in centerof the breastbone) between the nipples. Lift the jaw and tongue to determine if the object causing the airway obstruction is present. If so, use your finger to carefully sweep it out. Becareful not inadvertently push the object back down into the airway.

UNCONSCIOUS CHOKING VICTIM:Attempt rescue breathing as described in the previous section. If air will still not go in, place theheel of one hand against the middle of the abdomen just above the naval. Place the other handover the hand on the abdomen and give forceful upward abdominal thrusts. Lift the jaw andtongue to check for the obstructing object. If seen, sweep it out with a finger. If you cannot seeanything do not sweep. Tilt head back and attempt to give breaths again. Continue until breathscan be given. Once the object is removed, continue rescue breathing until the victim is sponta-neously breathing. Monitor the victim closely. If the victim’s airway has been blocked for morethan a minute, it is advisable to contact a medical consultation service.

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Manatees Enjoy Palm Beach County, TooManatees can be found in Palm Beach County throughout the year, so boaters should always beaware. While some manatees travel in the ocean, most utilize the ICW, which brings them inclose contact with substantial vessel traffic. Although manatees disperse in the summermonths, large numbers begin moving into and through Palm Beach County as the temperaturescool, en route to warm water sites in Palm Beach County or beyond. Manatees congregate atthe Riviera Beach power plant and utilize breaks in the cold weather to disperse into the LakeWorth Lagoon to feed on abundant seagrass resources. These same resources make LakeWorth Lagoon an important spot for manatees all year long. Manatees from neighboring counties also come to the Lagoon to feed.

Thirty years ago, Save the Manatee Club, a nonprofit advocacy group, was formed bysinger/songwriter Jimmy Buffett and former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham toprotect manatees for future generations. The Club sponsors manatee adoption programs andmembers can follow their manatee’s progress through the organization’s newsletters. Fundsraised go toward numerous conservation and education programs. The Club also sponsorsresearch, and rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts; supports land acquisition; promotesaquatic habitat protection; advocates for improved protection measures; and supports educationand conservation efforts in other countries. Through public awareness programs, the Club haseducated people from around the globe about manatees, making this species one of the mostbeloved marine mammals ever.

Historically, collisions with boats have been the largest known cause of manatee deaths. It iswidely agreed that one of the best ways to protect manatees is by adopting boat speed zones toslow boats in areas manatees frequent. Cold stress, toxic algae blooms, ingestion of fish hooksand other human debris, and entanglement in crab trap and monofilament fishing line also taketheir toll on the manatee.

Save the Manatee Club produces bright yellow, waterproof boating banners and provides themfree to Florida’s boating community to help warn other boaters when manatees are sighted inthe area. The Club also produces and distributes free shoreline property signs and boatingdecals with the message to “Slow Please,” and both feature the Florida Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission’s (FWC) hotline number for reporting manatees in distress. The freebanners, decals & signs can be obtained by contacting Save the Manatee Club via e-mail atHYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]"

The Club encourages boaters to follow all posted boat speed regulations, slow down if manateesare in the vicinity, and stay in deep water channel when possible. If you see an injured, dead,tagged or orphaned manatee, or a manatee who is being harassed, call the FWC at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) or #FWC or *FWC on your cellular phone, or use VHF Channel 16 onyour marine radio. Boaters should also call this number if they accidentally strike a manatee.Recreational boaters are advised to review and carry up-to-date navigation charts onboard theirvessels to help avoid shallow areas where manatees feed and rest. Boating guides that featuremanatee speed zones for each regulated county are available from FWC and should also bereviewed prior to boating and kept onboard for future reference. More “Manatee ProtectionTips for Boaters” can be found on the Club’s website at HYPERLINKwww.savethemanatee.org/boatertips.htm"

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PROTECTING YOUR TRAILER


Protecting your trailer and boat is now a larger priority than any time in our world, with fewplaces in the county being exempt. Why risk it? Take a good look at your trailer coupler whetherparked or attached there are several steps you can take to avoid the theft. The parked, unattended trailer is the easiest target.

A simple lock thru the hold down handle is of little protection from theft. Bolt cutters arethrough that like butter and if that is not enough the lower nut on almost all 2 inch couplersonce removed eliminates that lock completely.

Next target for a thief is the coupler which if not welded on can be unbolted and replaced with-in minutes by a thief who has reviewed the trailer. If you don’t want to weld the coupler in placea company called Clearwater Industries Eugene, Oregon has a non-removable nut and bolt kitspecifically to protect from this.

Lastly, law enforcement tells us that the best lock is one that has a ball that goes up into the socket of the coupler. There are many styles and price ranges of this on the market from$30 to $140. In our opinion, you get what you pay for and this is not a place to skimp. Considerwhat your deductible insurance is and what time is wasted calling insurance companies andpolice departments not to mention loosing your poles and tackle and other personal items notcovered.

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Aid to Navigation

LATERAL SYSTEM (FEDERAL)The waters of the United States are markedfor safe navigation by the lateral system ofbuoyage. This system employs a simplearrangement of colors, shapes, numbers andlight characteristics to show the side on whicha buoy should be passed when proceeding in agiven direction. The characteristics are deter-mined by the position of the buoy with respectto the navigable channels as the channels areentered from seaward.

The expression “red right returning” has longbeen used by the .seafarer as a reminder thatthe red buoys are passed on the starboard(right) side when proceeding from the opensea into port (upstream). Likewise, greenbuoys are passed on the post (left) side,Conversely, when proceeding toward the sea

or leaving port, red buoys are passed on theport side end green buoys on the starboardside. Red buoys are always even-numbered.Green buoys are odd-numbered. Red and whitevertically stripped buoys mark the center of thechannel.

MORING TO BUOYSTying up or hanging on to any navigation buoy (except a mooring buoy) or beacon isprohibited.

AIDS TO NAVIGATIONIn recent years, modification to certain aids tonavigation located on coastal and Inlandwaters have been completed. These changesapply to aids used In both the lateral and statewaterway marking systems. See charts thatfollow:

• Port-hand buoys are painted green, withgreen fixed or flashing lights.

• Starboard-hand buoys are painted red,withred fixed or flashing lights.

• Safe water buoys, also called midchannel orfairway buoys, and approach buoys arepainted withred and white vertical stripes,with flashing lights.

• Preferred channel, or junction buoys, arepainted with red end green horizontalbands, with flashing lights.

• Special marks (traffic separation, anchor-age areas, dredging, fish net areas, etc.)are painted yellow. If lighted, the light maybe fixed or flashing.

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Pet Safet y


In the last ten years, I think my wife and I havegone out on our boat only a handful of timeswithout our dog. That’s a lot of hours on thewater, with our beloved pooch.

Over the years, we’ve hit some bumpy seas,some very very hot and humid weather, andsome ideal weather. We’ve gone swimming inbays, coves and chop. We’ve been lucky, butwe also plan rather well.

Here are some tips that will make your day on the water safe and enjoyable for all the participants.

DRINKING WATERFirst thing we do when getting underway ismaking sure we have enough water for thedog. Dogs perspire through panting, and whiledoing so, loose copious amounts of body fluids.It’s imperative to keep them hydrated.

We bring our water in a sports bottle, with asports cap. Our dog learned to drink from thesports cap probably around the same timeshe finished with her shots. We also carry adog bowl, for her water.

Quite often, she snubs her water, while on theboat. Remember, you know better, and asresponsible pet owners, sometimes you needto force them to drink. It’s amazing what a lit-tle coaxing will do.

PFD’SThe slogan “Boat Smart - Boat Safe - Wear It!”used in the Safe Boating Campaign holds truefor both humans and pets. Not all dogs canswim! Not all dogs are great swimmers, anddepending on where your boat is located,should fido fall overboard, he/she may not beable to reach you before he/she suffers fromexhaustion or hypothermia.

So, have your dog wear a Personal FlotationDevice (PFD). Pet PFD’s are sold by all themajor marine vendors. Now, don’t just buy thePFD, try it on the dog once and throw it in thehold! Practice donning the vest, as well as having your pet swim with the PFD! It’s a newexperience for them, and unless they get usedto it, you’ll have problems, should they everreally need to wear the PFD.

The Boat/US Foundation did a study on petPFD’s. Here’s the URL: www.boatus.com/foundation/findings/find-ingsdog.htm.

THE NEW PETYou’ve just gotten a new pet, and you want totake them boating. What a great idea!However, don’t assume your pet will a) like yourboat and b) enjoy boating! Dogs and cats(especially) like firm, stable surfaces. A boatcan be anything but stable.

When you get a new pet, first thing you shoulddo is acclimate them to the new environment,while the boat is tied up to its normal dock ormooring. Let the animal get used to its surroundings. Have them also wear their PFDawhile, during this time. This will get them accli-mated not only to the boat, but the PFD.

Next turn on your engines and see if thesounds associated with them disturbs the ani-mal. My dog couldn’t careless about thesound of an engine, but thunder, a firecrackeror any sudden loud noise, and she freaks out.Better to be safe than sorry, for both you andthe well being of your pets.

Take short trips at first, again to let your petget acclimated to the pitch and roll of boating.Remember, if you can get seasick, so can yourpets!

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SUN & HEATWe all hope, when we go boating to have awarm sunny day. That’s fine for you, but spe-cial attention must be paid to your pets!Toomuch sun and heat will cause heatproblemsfor the animal.

Dogs and cats (as well as many other pets)can suffer the same types of heat emergen-cies humans can. They include, heat cramps,heat exhaustion and sun stroke.

Make sure you have a shaded area on yourboat that your pet can hide under. Hopefullythere is air movement, to aid in cooling them

down. Remember to make sure they drink,and I find wetting down their coats also helpsthem feel cooler -- or it helps us feel that theyfeel cooler.

Protect their pads. Dogs and cats absorb coldand heat through their pads, and you need tobe aware that they don’t burn them on the hotfiberglass.

DOING THEIR BUSINESAs you find after a couple hours on the boatthat you need to use the head, so will your animal. You have a few options, depending onthe type of pet you have.

Cats - place their litter box at the lowest levelof your boats, and make sure its level. Thisshould induce them to use their liter box. Also,by making sort of a castle with pillows, at thesame point (lowest level), should you get intorough seas, kitty may feel more secure.

Dogs - you can train your dog to do his/ herbusiness in a specific spot. Its hard work, butit can be done. If you’re going to cruise, thiswould be the best bet. This way, you don’t haveto find land every few hours so fido can relievehim/herself.

On the other hand, you can always go ashoreand let them do their business. Remember,pick up and properly dispose of the wasteproducts left by your animals. The MarineSanitation Environmental Laws, should berespected; even though this is not humanwaste - it sill causes bacterial problems. Infact, if you go ashore, there may well be ani-mal waste laws in effect!

Boating with the family pet is a great way toenjoy this wonderful sport. By taking a fewextra steps, you can insure a fun, safe time for all.

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Travel Tips For Dogs


For dogs that get queasy or nervous at the sight of a travel crate or vehicle, the best remedy ismaking the trip as comfortable, safe and familiar as possible.

• Take short trips to allow your dog time to get used to vehicle movements and noises.• Help your dog associate travel with fun activities, such as going to the park.• Find out whether your dog travels better with an empty or full tummy.• Remember that house-training may not travel well, especially with puppies.• Bring towels and other clean-up stuff (just in case).• Purchase a travel crate so your dog can spend time both around it and in it. Place familiar items

inside, and keep the door open so the dog can freely come and go. Gradually close the door andincrease the dog’s time spent inside.

• Consider a harness, seatbelt or travel seat as some dogs travel better when facing forward.• Provide fresh air to increase ventilation and keep things cool.• Bring familiar items, such as blankets (that smell like you or another favorite scent), bandanas,

toys, food, treats and water from home to help your dog feel secure.• Natural remedies have shown great results for calming restlessness and tummy upsets.

For example, ginger has been used to relieve nausea or vomiting, and essential oils such as lavender and bergamot can reduce restlessness, vocalizing, and other signs of stress.

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Dogs & Life Jackets

1. You wear a life vest and so should your dog. There are personal floatation devices (PFD)especially for dogs. Get one. Make sure the PFD fits properly. It should have a strap acrossthe back to help pull the dog onto the boat if he falls in the water.

2. The first time, the dog may not want to wear it. Once he gets used to boating, he'll associatethe life jacket with an outing and look forward to it.

3. Have him swim around in a shallow area with the PFD on so he gets used to that situation.

4. Getting into the boat from the dock can be safer for your dog with a dog boat ramp. If thedog is small and easily handed into the boat, then you may not need a dog ramp. Anotherhelpful item is a dog boat ladder. This is intended for use out in the water.

5. Some dogs are water lovers. Make sure your lab or golden retriever or standard poodleunderstands that there's boat time and there's water time. Don't encourage them to leapinto the water from the boat one time, then try to keep them from doing it in the middle ofthe lake or ocean.

6. Have a practice rescue drill so you'll knowwhat's involved in pulling your dog into the boatfrom the water.

7. Get the dog gradually adjusted to the boat.Get in it with the dog first on dry land, then atthe dock. Start the engine, and give your pet achance to adjust to the sound.

8. Bring water for the dog. You don't wantthem drinking out of lakes and rivers. Therecould be possible contamination from drippedgasoline or harmful bacteria.

9. Watch out for slippery decks as the dogspaws have trouble getting traction on fiber-glass. Some owners put a rug (with rubberbacking) down for their pet to rest on. It's agood idea, as the surfaces in the boat can getuncomfortably hot for an animal.

Read more: How to Keep a Dog Safe in a Boat | eHow.com

http://www.ehow.com/how_5177365_keep-dog-

safeboat.html#ixzz130UAK9AU

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Accident Checkl i st


STEPS TO TAKE IN THE EVENT OF ABOAT ACCIDENT OR SALVAGE SITUATION:

1. Call the Coast Guard especially if anyone is hurt or could be hurt.

2. Take pictures/video of the scene of the accident as soon as possible to preserveand document the sea and weather conditions as well as any visible damages atthat time.

3. Contact your insurance company right away after you get back ashore.

4. If you have no insurance or the insurance company does not act right away, contact a marine surveyor to come out as soon as possible to survey all of thedamages to the boat.

5. Take all reasonable steps possible to mitigate any damages to the boat.

6. Get complete contact information for any possible witnesses to the accident.

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L i f e J a c k e t s


Boaters enjoy the feel of sun and spray. So it’stempting to boat without wearing a life jacket– especially on nice days. But modern life jack-ets are available in a wide variety of shapes,colors, and sizes. Many are thin and flexible.Some are built right into fishing vests or hunter coats. Others are inflatable — ascompact as a scarf or fanny pack until they hitwater, when they automatically fill with air.

There’s no excuse not to wear a life jacket onthe water!

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LIFE JACKET

• Certain life jackets are designed to keepyour head above water and help youremain in a position which permits properbreathing.

• To meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements, aboat must have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, III, or V life jacket foreach person aboard. Boats 16 feet andover must have at least one Type IV throw-able device as well.

• All states have regulations regardinglife jacket wear by children.

• Adult-sized life jackets will not work for children. Special life ackets are available.To work correctly, a life jacket must beworn, fit snugly, and not allow the child’schin or ears to slip through.

• Life jackets should be tested for wear andbuoyancy at least once Life Jackets eachyear. Waterlogged, faded, or leaky jacketsshould be discarded.

• Life jackets must be properly stowed.

• A life jacket — especially a snugfitting flotation coat or deck-suit style — can helpyou survive in cold water.

HOW DO LIFE JACKETS SAVE LIVES?

• When capsized in rough water.

• When sinking in unexpectedly heavy seaconditions.

• When thrown from the boat as a result ofa collision.

• When injured by rocks or submergedobjects.

• When unconscious from carbon monoxidefumes.

• When tossed into freezing water.

• When thrown off balance while fishing.

• When unable to swim because of heavy orwaterlogged clothing.

All recreational boats must carry one wear-able lifejacket (Type I, II, III or Type V lifejacket)for each person aboard. A Type V lifejacketprovides performance of either a Type I, II, orIII lifejacket (as marked on its label) and mustbe used according to the label requirements.Any boat 16ft and longer (except canoes andkayaks) must also carry one throwable life-jacket (Type IV lifejacket. Lifejackets must be.

• Coast Guard approved

• in good and serviceable condition

• the appropriate size for the intended user.

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ACCESSIBILITY• Wearable lifejackets must be readily

accessible.

• You must be able to put them on in a rea-sonable amount of time in an emergency(vessel sinking, on fire, etc.).

• They should not be stowed in plastic bags,in locked or closed compartments or haveother gear stowed on top of them.

• The best life jacket is the one you will wear.

• Though not required, a life jacket should be worn at all times when the vessel isunderway. A wearable lifejacket can saveyour life, but only if you wear it.

• Throwable devices must be immediatelyavailable for use. Inflatable Lifejackets

• Inflatable lifejackets may be more comfort-able to wear.

• The best lifejacket is the one you will wear.

• Inflatable life jackets require the user topay careful attention to the condition of thedevice.

• Inflatable lifejackets must have a full cylinder and all status indicators on theinflator must be green, or the device isNOT serviceable, and does NOT satisfy therequirement to carry lifejackets.

• Coast Guard Approved Inflatable life jack-et’s are authorized for use on recreationalboats by person at least 16 years of age.

CHILD LIFE JACKETREQUIREMENTSSome states require that children wear lifejackets

• applies to children of specific ages• applies to certain sizes of boats

• applies to specific boating operations

CHECK WITH YOUR STATE BOATING SAFETY OFFICIALS.Child life jacket approvals are based on thechild’s weight. Check the “User Weight” onthe label, or the approval statement that willread something like “Approved for use onrecreational boats and uninspected commer-cial vessels not carrying passengers for hire,by persons weighing __ lbs”. They can bemarked “less than 30”, “30 to 50”, “less than50”, or “50 to 90”.

Lifejacket requirements for certain boatingactivities under state laws

The Coast Guard recommends and manystates require wearing lifejackets:

• For water skiing and other towed activities(use a lifejacket marked for water skiing).

• While operating personal watercraft(PWC) (use a lifejacket marked for waterskiing or PWC use).

• During white water boating activities.

• While sailboarding (under Federal law, sail-boards are not “boats”). Federal law doesnot require life jackets on racing shells,rowing sculls, racing canoes, and racingkayaks; state laws vary. Check with yourstate boating safety officials.

If you are boating in an area under the jurisdic-tion of the Army Corps of Engineers, or a federal, state, or local park authority, otherrules may apply. Life jacket Flotation There arethree basic kinds of lifejacket flotation in thefive types of lifejackets with the following characteristics:

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INHERENTLY BUOYANT (PRIMARILY FOAM)• Adult, Youth, Child, and Infant sizes• For swimmers & non-swimmers• Wearable & throwable styles• Some designed for water sports

Minimum Buoyancy

Wearable Size Type Inherent Buoyancy (Foam)

Adult I 22 lb.II & III 15.5 lb.

Youth II & III 11 lbV 11 to 15.5 lb.

Child and Infant II 7 lb.

Throwable:Cushion IV 20 lb.Ring Buoy 16.5 & 32 lb.

INFLATABLE• The most compact • Sizes only for adults• Only recommended for swimmers • Wearable styles only• Some with the best in-water performance

Minimum Buoyancy

Wearable Size Type Inherent BuoyancyAdult I & II 34 lb

III 22.5 lb.V 22.5 to 34 lb.

HYBRID (FOAM & INFLATION)• Reliable • Adult, Youth, and Child sizes• For swimmers & non-swimmers • Wearable styles only• Some designed for water sports

Minimum Buoyancy

Wearable Size Type Inherent Buoyancy Inflated Total BuoyancyAdult II & III 10 lb 7.5 lb.

V 22 lb. 22 lb.Youth II & III 9 lb 7.5 lb.

V 1 5 lb. 15 lb.Child II 7 lb. 12 lb.

Article provided by U.S. Coast Guard

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PBC LAUNCH RAMP LOCATIONS


Boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean, as well as to many of our inland lakes, isquick and convenient with boat ramps available at the following locations:

SALTWATER BOAT RAMP LOCATIONS BOAT TRAILER PARKING PERMIT REQUIRED

• Bert Winters Park, Juno Beach• Burt Reynolds Park, Jupiter - after hours parking: boat trailer and tow vehicle parking is

permitted overnight (24-hour period only). Boaters requiring more extended stay periods must utilize alternate parking location.

• Jim Barry Light Harbor Park, Riviera Beach• Juno Park, Juno Beach• Phil Foster Park, Riviera Beach - after hours parking: boat trailer and tow vehicle parking

is permitted overnight (24-hour period only). Boaters requiring more extended stay periods must utilize alternate parking location.

FRESHWATER BOAT RAMP LOCATIONS• Canal Point Park and Community Center, Canal Point• John Prince Park, Lake Worth• John Stretch Park, Lake Harbor• Lake Ida West Park, Delray Beach (Lake Ida Road access)• Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach (waterski lakes only)• Paul Rardin Park, Pahokee CLOSED FOR DIKE REPAIR (Sept 6 - Dec 1)• South Bay RV Park, South Bay• South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton (anticipated opening 2011-12)• Stub Canal Park, West Palm Beach

BOAT LAUNCHING RAMPS The park features two boat ramps that are provided for the short-term use of park patrons. Rampsare for launching and retrieving only. Due to the popularity of the facility, boaters are asked to only utilize the ramps as long as it is necessary to complete their business. Vehicles and trailers should bemoved as quickly as possible from the loading area of the boat ramp. To assist with the launching andlanding process, day docks are available for loading and unloading passengers and gear. Whenpreparing for a launch, please use the temporary staging area provided in the parking lot. This willenable you to expedite the launching of your vessel.

DOCKINGDocks are provided in multiple locations for the short-term use of park patrons. Due to the popularityof the park, boaters are asked to only utilize docks as long as it is necessary to complete their busi-ness. The docks located on the east-side of the park adjacent to the boat ramps are designated as atemporary loading and unloading zone. For everyone's convenience, the maximum time you are permitted to use these docks is 10 minutes. Two sets of docks are located on the north-side of thepark. The northeast dock has been designated for the exclusive use of the park's Recreational WaterSports Rental Concession and Water Taxi service. The northwest dock is available for daytime use bypark visitors. At sunset, boaters are asked to remove their vessels from this dock.

NON-MOTORIZED VESSEL LAUNCHINGThe park has designated a section of beach on the southwest corner of the park for launching andretrieving non-motorized vessels. This area is the only location authorized for this activity.

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Advertiser Index

ANCHORING PRODUCTSCreative Marine Products. 44

BOAT CLUBBoat Fleet 42

BOAT DETAILINGFishKiller Maritime Services 16

BOAT RENTALSBoat Fleet 42

BOATING ACCESSORIESMate Series. 23Blue Coast 6

BOATING APPARELBlue Coast 6David DunLeavy 18

BOATING EDUCATIONPalm Beach Sail & Power Squadron 4

COMMERCIAL DOCK LIGHTINGLake Lite 5

CUSTOM ACRYLIC FABRICATION West Palm Beach Plastics 44

CUSTOM BURGEESHead Flags 41

CUSTOM FLAGS & ACCESSORIESHead Flags 41

CUSTOM HOUSEHOLD WOODWORKING Barowoodworks, LLC 38

CUSTOM MARINE APPARELKracken 57

CUSTOM MIRRORSAction Glass-Window-Mirrors 14

CUSTOM PADDLE BOARDSSatori. 19

CUSTOM PET ACCESSORIESBarowoodworks, LLC 38

CUSTOM PLASTICS West Palm Beach Plastics 44

CUSTOM SPORT FISHING BOAT BUILDEROBX Boatworks 49

CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTSDicembrino 15

DOCK ACCESSORIESDock Torpedo... 10Go Green Marine 39

DOCKING LINES & ACCESSORIESLoop Rope LLC 8

DOCKING SAFETY ACCESSORIESThe Boat Loop 8

DOCKS, SEAWALLS & DOCK BUMPERSAll Around Docks 16

DOG PRODUCTSK9 Electric Dog Fence & Dog Products 22DryFur 28Denhaur 13

DOG SAFETY & TRAVEL ACCESSORIES PawPosse.com 29K9 Electric Dog Fence & Dog Products 22DryFur 28Denhaur 13

DOG SUPPLIESPawPosse.com 29DogBooties.com 28Denhaur 13

ECO FRIENDLY PET ACCESSORIESEco-Dogs.com 31

ECO-FRIENDLY PET WASTE ACCESSORIES Mutt Mitt 33

ECO-FRIENDLY UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGA1A Extreme Green Cleaning 16

ELECTRONICS WATERPROOFING ACCESSORIESBheestie 40

FISHING ACCESSORIESMate Series 23

FULL SERVICE YACHT MAINTENANCEStarboard Yacht Group 21

GADGET ACCESSORIESBheestie 40

GREEN INTERIOR CLEANINGA1A Extreme Green Cleaning 16

HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWSAction Glass-Window-Mirrors 14

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Advertiser Index

INFLATABLE FENDERSDock Torpedo

10LUXURY PET TRAVEL ACCESSORIESDawg on the GO 25DryFur 28

MARINE APPAREL Zeko Shoes Inside Front Cover

MARINE BB-Q ACCESSORIESCleaner Cook 52

MARINE CONTRACTORAll Around Docks 16

MARINE SOLAR ACCESSORIESAmerican Solar Products 24

MOORING ACCESSORIESSpade High Performance Anchors 43

MOORING SAFETY ACCESSORYThe Boat Loop 8

NAUTICAL CLOTHINGDavid Dunleavy 18

NAUTICAL DOG BOOTSHandicappedPets.com. 36

NAUTICAL GIFTS & NAUTICAL ACCESSORIESUP 2 Code 41

NAVIGATION PRODUCTSRose Point Back Cover

NAVIGATION SOFTWARERose Point Back Cover

ON BOARD BB-Q ACCESSORIESCleaner Cook 52

ON LINE PET SAFETY & TRAVEL ACCESSORIESHandicappedPets.com 36

PET ACCESSORIES DogBooties.com 28DryFur 28Denhaur 13

PET SAFETY & TRAVEL ACCESSORIESDog Travel Pro.com 26Furry Travelers Inc 31DryFur 28

PET SUN CARE PRODUCTS Epi-Pet 35

PET SUN SCREEN PRODUCTS Epi-Pet 35

PET TRAVEL SERVICESDog Travel Pro.com 26DryFur 28

RESIDENTIAL DOCK LIGHTINGLake Lite 5

SOLAR LIGHTING ACCESSORIESGo Green Marine 39

SPECIALTY ANCHORSSpade High Performance Anchors 43

SPECIALTY WOOD WORKING 32

TRAVEL TIPS Dawg on the GO 25DryFur 28

WATERPROOF ACCESSORIESSeaHead.com 47

YACHT DETAILSJ Marina Group 47

YACHT FURNITUREDicembrino 15

YACHT MAINTENANCESJ Marina Group 47FishKiller Maritime Services 16Starboard Yacht Group 21

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