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You must submit a written boating accident report if damage to property equals or exceeds how much

You must submit a written boating accident report if damage to property equals or exceeds $2000.

Different countries have different legislation.

What should you do if your boat capsizes and remains afloat

stay with the boat and signal for help.

What is required to operate a boat in North Carolina
A passenger on a small boat falls overboard How should this person be pulled back onto the boat

The overboard person should be pulled over the stern after the motor is turned off.

You are operating a PWC Which boating laws and regulations must you obey

All of them. Plus PWCs can only operate in daylight (sunrise-30, and sunset +30), operator and passengers must wear floatation vests at all times, and towing of skiers, or towable devices is prohibited in most states.

What is the best way to avoid being run over by your own PWC or motorboat

wear an ignition safety switch lanyard

What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident

provide assistance.

What is meant by the term angling ettiquette

Angling etiquette describes how one should behave when fishing alongside other anglers. It is basically common sense and mutual respect :
It is particularly important to obey angling etiquette when flyfishing rivers especially if anglers are using different techniques, for example, if some anglers are fishing nymphs and working a pool upstream while other anglers are fishing streamers downstream. Generally the first angler in the pool has right of way.
When fishing a river an angler should keep moving through a pool if there are other anglers witing to fish the pool behind them.
One angler should not fish to close to another angler.
If one angler hooks a fish then other anglers should allow them every opportunity to land that fish.
When fishing around other anglers an atmosphere of comraderie should prevail and anglers should be generous towards other anglers especially those of less experience.

When boating on coastal waters it is important to be aware of the tides What can tides cause

hurricans

When traveling upstream on a river you see a red triangular daymark

When traveling upstream on a river you see a red triangular daymark, so you should pass on the left side.

What if your boat gets swamped far from shore what should you do

stay with the boat and signal for help

What should you do if your small craft capsizes in swift water

Float on your back, with your feet pointed downstreamAnswer this question…

How does alcohol affect boat operators or passengers

Physical reactions become slower

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