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☆☆☆☆☆Whenever a boat less than 26 feet is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children less than 6 years of age in Florida. Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children 9 years of age and under in Georgia.
you should put on a pfd and huddle with others or curl up in a ball
you should put on a PFD and Huddle with others or curl up in a ball.
In Florida, skiing and towing activities may only take place ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour past sunset.
a date and time to contact the authorities.
The purpose of filing a float plan is to provide important information in case of an emergency. A float plan includes a description of your boat, who is on board, a description of the safety equipment you are carrying, where you expect to be, and when you expect to be there. Instruct the person holding the float plan to notify the Coast Guard or other appropriate agency if you do not return within a reasonable time after your scheduled arrival (taking into account weather, etc.).
A float plan should contain the following information: 1. Date. 2. Time to contact the authorities.
to shut off engine if it falls out
Automotive style exhaust muffler
Waves, ripples or perhaps the tidal reach. It is called tide
Amber
control speed,noise, and wake
As the last resort
easy - keep away from the rocks
An important step when refueling a boat is ensuring electrical switches are off.
Holding up a ski after falling
Recreational Powerboat
Fire extinguisher and emergency signaling devices must be aboard every personal watercraft.
PFD for each person aboard
United States Coast Guard was created in 1915.
Always turn off engine when A swimmer is reboarding
On the U.S. Flag, white signifies purity, red signifies valour, and blue signifies justice.
Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of leakage or corrosion
Must be maintained in a fully charged usable condition
Place the tank on the dock or on shore to fill it
try staying away from the water as thunder and water might give you a big shock
if you are in a boat then you should find something made out of rubber because thunder storms(electric shock) does not react to rubber
Provide habitats
