You must submit a written boating accident report if damage to property equals or exceeds $2000.
Different countries have different legislation.
dark out
Keep air flowing through the vessel.
Capsizing causes the most fatalities.
A boater should leave a float plan for friends or family ashore.
Must be Coast Guard approved
You can print on life jackets. Check out Paddlesports Warehouse - they offer screen printing on life jackets.
The question should be "When is the sailboat the stand-on vessel...? The answer is if the sailboat has an engine and if it is in operation, the sailboat is treated as a power boat in determining stand-on status. The right-of-way would then follow the rules for power boats.
A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
Clearance height under the bridge
Life Jacket
You don't have to - it's not a legal requirement. However - from a safety aspect - it's certainly recommended !
The volume of boat traffic
Constant oil changes must be made. Periodic parts must be exchanged, especially those made of zinc. Debris accumulated in the engine must be removed. Search for possible leaks in the engine.
Rapid, uncontrolled breathing.
Keep body weight low with gear distributed evenly.