What does a slashing hand motion over the neck mean by a waterskiing participant
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A slashing hand motion over the neck by a waterskiing participant means cut the motor or stop.
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What is the requirement for Coast Guard assistance when a vessel is aground
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First of all, ALWAYS wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
This is highly dependent on how the vessel is aground. If you are aground on the rocks or on the sand and there is a danger due to high waves, a hull breach, flooding or injury, the US Coast Guard is going to do everything humanly possible to assist those persons in distress. There is a point though, where if there is a high probability that it will jeopardize the lives of the boat crews or helicopter crew, they may have to wait till the situation stabilizes. They will exhaust every possible option first.
If you are aground and in no danger, they may broadcast marine assistance request for other boaters, commercial tow or wait for you to re-float, depending on the location, assets available and severity of the grounding. The US Coast Guard is not required to salvage your vessel, their responsibility is to the persons in distress. You can always contact the US Coast Guard on channel 16 (International Hailing and Distress). The first four questions you will be asked. 1. Position (lat and long or geographical), 2.) Nature of distress (aground, sinking, fire, manoverboard..) 3.) Description of your vessel 4.) And is everyone wearing a life jacket (pfd). Please refer to the link provided in the related link section. The coast guard is required to assist when a person is in distress. They are not required to salvage your boat.
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When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin children under what age must wear PFDs when boating in Virginia
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Children under 13 years of age must wear a flotation device of
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Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds 2000
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10 days in the state of va
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In Virginia a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC
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14 years old
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In Virginia you must operate at slow-no-wake speed within how many feet of boat ramps marinas and moorages
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In Virginia, you must operate at slow-no-wake speed within 50 feet of boat ramps, marinas and moorages.
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What equipment is required while operating a motorboat in Virginia
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Personal floatation devices are required while operating a
motorboat in Virginia.
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What do you need to know when passing under a river bridge
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Clearance height under the bridge
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The Best way to prevent striking a swimmer with a moving boat propeller is to do what
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Always turn off engine when A swimmer is reboarding
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VA-12 In Virginia what are boat operators required to do when involved in an accident
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Give assistance to any person injured in the accident
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In Virginia boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)
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0.08%
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When hunting from a boat, what is the best way to maintain the boat's stability
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Keep body weight low with gear distributed evenly.
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What does a slashing hand motion over the neck mean by a waterskiing participant
A slashing hand motion over the neck by a waterskiing participant means cut the motor or stop.
What is the requirement for Coast Guard assistance when a vessel is aground
First of all, ALWAYS wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
This is highly dependent on how the vessel is aground. If you are aground on the rocks or on the sand and there is a danger due to high waves, a hull breach, flooding or injury, the US Coast Guard is going to do everything humanly possible to assist those persons in distress. There is a point though, where if there is a high probability that it will jeopardize the lives of the boat crews or helicopter crew, they may have to wait till the situation stabilizes. They will exhaust every possible option first.
If you are aground and in no danger, they may broadcast marine assistance request for other boaters, commercial tow or wait for you to re-float, depending on the location, assets available and severity of the grounding. The US Coast Guard is not required to salvage your vessel, their responsibility is to the persons in distress. You can always contact the US Coast Guard on channel 16 (International Hailing and Distress). The first four questions you will be asked. 1. Position (lat and long or geographical), 2.) Nature of distress (aground, sinking, fire, manoverboard..) 3.) Description of your vessel 4.) And is everyone wearing a life jacket (pfd). Please refer to the link provided in the related link section. The coast guard is required to assist when a person is in distress. They are not required to salvage your boat.
When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin children under what age must wear PFDs when boating in Virginia
Children under 13 years of age must wear a flotation device of
some kind.
Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds 2000
10 days in the state of va
In Virginia a person must be how old to legally operate a PWC
14 years old
In Virginia you must operate at slow-no-wake speed within how many feet of boat ramps marinas and moorages
In Virginia, you must operate at slow-no-wake speed within 50 feet of boat ramps, marinas and moorages.
What equipment is required while operating a motorboat in Virginia
Personal floatation devices are required while operating a
motorboat in Virginia.
What do you need to know when passing under a river bridge
Clearance height under the bridge
The Best way to prevent striking a swimmer with a moving boat propeller is to do what
Always turn off engine when A swimmer is reboarding
VA-12 In Virginia what are boat operators required to do when involved in an accident
Give assistance to any person injured in the accident
In Virginia boaters with blood alcohol content (BAC) over what percent are considered Operating Under the Influence (OUI)
0.08%
When hunting from a boat, what is the best way to maintain the boat's stability
Keep body weight low with gear distributed evenly.