United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 02-22 - B 97 10-01 Proper Display of Numbers.

BS 98 02-22 - B 97 10-01 United States Power Squadrons®

Proper Display of Numbers

B 97 10-02 United States Power Squadrons®

Classes of Boats

Class A Less than 16 ft. (4.9 m)

Class 1 16 ft. to less than 26 ft. (7.9 m)

Class 2 26 ft. to less than 40 ft. (12.2 m)

Class 3 40 ft. to no more than 65 ft. (19.8 m)


Measuring Boat Length


Life PreserverRequirements

A life preserver on board for each person is wearable has a legible USCG approved number fits the person is easily accessible is in good condition

Boats over 16 ft. must have a throwable device

BS 98 02-03-1 - B 97 10-06 United States Power Squadrons®

Inherently Buoyant

• Buoyant material built in

• Traditional, low maintenance, rugged

• For swimmers and non swimmers

Inflatable• ZERO buoyancy unless inflated

• Inflated manually or automatically

• Require regular maintenance

• Not to be used for

– Non or weak swimmers; children under 16 or under 80 lbs

– Water Impact Sports; under clothing

Hybrid Inflatable (Combination)• Inherently buoyant floatation, inflatable bladder for extra lift

Classes of Life Preservers


Fire Extinguisher Requirements All Boats with

• Inboard engines

• Permanently installed fuel tanks

• Closed compartment/ living space

• Fuel Tanks in enclosed compartments

Extinguishers Required

Lengthof Boat

MinimumNumber

Type andSize

Less than 26 ft 1 B-1

26 ft to Less than 40 ft 2 B-1

40 ft to 65 ft 3 B-1


FLAME ARRESTORS

All Gasoline engines except outboard motors must be equipped with

acceptable flame arrestors


AcceptableVisual Distress Signals

3 Hand-held red flares - (day & night)

OR

1 Hand-held red flare - (day & night), and

2 Parachute flares - (day & night)

OR

1 Hand-held orange smoke signal - (day), and

2 Floating orange smoke signals - (day), and

1 Electric distress signal - (night)


Typical Sound Producing Devices

Whistle

Air orElectric Horn

Bell

Hand-Held Gas-Powered Horn


Hull Identification NumberABC 12345 K7 97

Manufactureror

Importer

SerialNumber

Date ofCertification or

Manufacture

ModelYear

Typical Hull Identification Number


TypicalVentilation System


Inadequate Life preservers Fire extinguishers Navigation lights

Overloaded boat Fuel leakage Unsafe vessel

Typical Reasons for an Order ofTermination of Use


Water PollutionOil Discharge

DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED

THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE

INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THEUNITED STATES OR THE WATERS OF THE

CONTIGUOUS ZONE IF SUCH DISCHARGE CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN UPON, OR A DISCOLORATION OF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER, OR CAUSES A SLUDGE OR EMULSION BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.

VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL CIVILAND OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES INCLUDING IMPRISONMENT


Garbage Dumping Restriction Placard


Accident Reporting

NotifyAuthorities

Immediately

File WrittenReport

Within 48 Hours

File WrittenReport within

10 DaysFatal accidents when

a person dies ordisappears.

If a person dies ordisappears or if thereare injuries requiringmore than first-aid.

Accidentsinvolving

damage morethan $500 or

complete loss ofa vessel.

Also Know State And Local Requirements


THE 60 x D = S x T FORMULA

D = Distance ( in nautical miles)

S = Speed (in knots)

T = Time (in minutes)


Calculating Distance

How far will your boat go if you run at 10 knots for 30 minutes?

• Formula 60 x D = S x T

60 x D = 10 x 30

60 x D = 300

D = 5


LABELING A COURSE LINE FOR DISTANCE

C 067

D 11.2Course 067 True

Distance to next objective 11.2 nautical miles


Calculating Speed

What was your boat speed if it took you 40 minutes to run 8 nautical miles?

• Formula 60 x D = S x T

60 x 8 = S x 40

480 = S x 40

S = 12


LABELING A COURSE LINE FOR SPEED

C 067

S 13.4 D 11.2

Course 067 True; Speed 13.4 Knots

Distance to next objective 11.2 nautical miles


Calculating Time

How long will take you to go 5 nautical miles at 10 knots?

• Formula 60 X D = S x T

60 x 5 = 10 x T

300 = 10 x T

T = 30


24 - Hour Clock

1200

1400

1300

1500

1600

2300

2200

2100

2000

18001900 1700

0100

0200

0300

0400

0500

0600

0700

0800

0900

1000

1100

24000000


Alternative Method of Using the 60 x D = S x T Formula

60 x D

S T


The General Rule of Responsibility

You must comply with The Rules

You must take every precaution required by the

“ordinary practice of good seamanship” to avoid

immediate danger, including collision.

“Precaution” may include departing from the rules.

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Definition of Terms

Sailing Vessel Under sail only

Power-Driven Vessel Propelled by machinery

Give-Way Vessel Must stay out of another vessel’s way

Stand-On Vessel Not required to get out of the way,

but must always avoid collision Underway

Not at anchor, made fast to shore, or aground


Definition of Terms

Restricted Visibility Any condition in which visibility is restricted

Vessel Not Under Command Unable to maneuver as required by The Rules due to

special circumstances, and therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel

Vessel Restricted in Ability to Maneuver Unable to maneuver due to the nature of her work

and unable to keep out of the way of another vessel


Steering and Sailing Rules

Apply in Three General Situations

Vessels in any condition of visibility

Vessels in sight of one another

Vessels in restricted visibility


Steering and Sailing RulesIn Any Condition of Visibility

Lookout You must maintain a lookout at all times

You must be alert for other boats

Your lookout must be qualified and have no other duties

Safe Speed You must always proceed at safe speed


Steering and Sailing RulesIn Any Condition of Visibility Proceeding in Narrow Channels

Keep as near to the outer edge of a channel that lies to your starboard side as is safe and practical

Do not impede vessels that can safely navigate only within a

narrow channel

Rounding a Bend Navigate with alertness and caution

Sound warning signals


Steering and Sailing RulesIn Any Condition of Visibility

Vessel Priority

(Except where required otherwise)

• Vessels not under command

• Vessels restricted in maneuverability

• Vessels engaged in fishing

• Power-driven vessels


Steering and Sailing RulesVessels in Sight of One Another

Vessel Overtaking

The overtaking vessel must give-way

The vessel being overtaken must stand-on

The overtaking vessel, with proper signal,

may pass on either side



Powerboats Meeting Head-On

Neither vessel has priority of movement

Both must take action to avoid collision

Vessels, with proper signal, may pass on

either side



Powerboats Crossing

A power-driven vessel seeing another vessel

crossing off its starboard side is the give-way

vessel

The crossing vessel is the stand-on vessel, but

must always take action to avoid collision



Vessels In Sight Of One Another

Wind Stand-On Vessel

Give-Way Vessel

Wind on starboard side

Wind on port side

Sailing vessels approaching one another each with wind on a different side



Vessels In Sight Of One Another

Sailing vessels approaching one another both with wind on the same side

Give-Way Vessel

Wind

Stand-On Vessel


Steering and Sailing RulesVessels in Restricted Visibility

Proceed at a safe speed

Display running lights

Sound proper sound signals

Post lookouts and listen for other vessels


Maneuvering and Warning Signals

Meeting, Overtaking, Crossing

I intend to pass you on my port side– 1 short

I intend to pass you on my starboard– 2 short

Operating Astern Propulsion– 3 short

Approaching a Blind Channel Bend or Departing a Dock or Mooring

– 1 prolonged

DANGER SIGNAL– 5 or more short

Short Blast - 1 Sec Prolonged Blast - 4-6 Sec


Signals for Vessels at Anchor in Restricted Visibility

Length of Vessel Signal

Vessels under, 39.4 feet (12 m)

Any efficient signal device sounded every 2 minutes

Vessels 39.4 feet and less than 328.1 feet (100 m)

Ring a bell rapidly for 5 seconds every minute

All Vessels

May supplement bell ringing with 3 whistle blasts in succession

one short one prolonged one short


Signals for Vessels Underway in Restricted Visibility

Type of Vessel Signal

Powerboats making way

1 prolonged blast every 2 minutes

Powerboats underway but stopped

2 prolonged blasts every 2 minutes

Sailing Vessels Vessels restricted in ability to maneuver Vessels not under command

1 prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts every 2 minutes


Vessel Navigation Lights

Three Purposes of Navigation Lights

Alert other boats of your presence

Tell other boats your boat type, size, speed,

course

Help you apply the Navigation Rules


Know the Lights on Large Vessels

Especially tugs and tows!

IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!

Don’t recognize the light you see?

STAY AWAY!

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE!


Day Shapes

Dayshape (Cone pointed down)

Sailboat under power with sails raised

Dayshapes

Always black and have specified

sizes and shapes

Apply to both sail

and power boats

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