Boating Regulations and Seamanship

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the US Coast Guard on navigable rivers.

The length of anchor line is called "Scope" by mariners. The scope of your anchor line should be 5 to 7 times the depth of water that you're anchored in. It should never be less than 3 times the depth. In other words if you usually anchor where the water is 20 feet deep you should have a MINIMUM of 100 feet of line.

In most states it is the Department of Public Safety, State Police. Some states have departments dedicated to boating, some are attached to environmental departments. And the US Coast Guard always has jurisdiction in coastal waters and navigable rivers.

Keep it on your left when heading upstream

Anything that looks reckless, like swerving at the last minute to avoid a collision, driving faster than is allowed, not being careful of swimmers and other vessels, etc.

As the last resort

The Oregon State Marine Board contracts with 32 county Sheriff's Offices and the Oregon State Police to enforce boating laws and help patrol Oregon's waterways. The Marine Board provides state-of-the-art, hands-on training for marine law enforcement and provides equipment, gear, and funding for patrol boats.

You don't have to - it's not a legal requirement. However - from a safety aspect - it's certainly recommended !

1. Observe the navigational guidelines.

2. Pay heed to the signs that direct you.

3. Keep a close eye on everything and designate one person as the "lookout."

4. Maintain a safe speed, especially at night and in congested traffic.

5. Before making any turn, take a thorough look around.

Texas Parks and Wildlife is responsible for regulating Texas boating and water safety laws. The following vessels must be owned and registered in Texas. Sailing vessels 14 feet or more in length or sailing vessels with auxiliary engines.

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The symbol on a regulatory marker indicates rocks or other underwater hazard is an Orange Diamond.

Amber

It is hard to say. Every one developes at different times,don't be to fussd about it everyone should love their body no matter what.

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There is ONLY one legal Plimsoll Line, the International load line, which is a marking on a ship's side showing the limit of legal submersion when loaded with cargo under various sea conditions.

However, depending on the temperature and salinity of the water on which the ship is floating the position of this line (which represents the weight of water displaced by the hull) will vary. So the line is graduated into:-

The American Bureau of Shipping (AB) Line/ Summer Load line (S)

The Tropical Freshwater (TF) line

The freshwater Load line (F)

The tropical Zones load line (T)

The Winter Load Line (W)

Winter North Atlantic Load Line (WNA)

Thus if a ship were loaded to the TF line in tropical Freshwater then moved to the North Atlantic in winter with the same cargo loaded, it should float at the correct line in both conditions.

The general rule is powerboats give way to sailboats, as sailing craft are generally less maneuverable.

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Always know your surroundings and heed any warnings of the buoys in the area. Best to obtain a chart of the water that you are boating upon so that you will know where the shoals are and avoid running aground.

They would use it to know when the tides are in and out, which could be important for them when they are planning a journey. If they are going into a port with a large boat and the tide was too low, they could run aground. If they are trying to launch a boat from land, they would want a high tide to make it easier. There are lots of other reasons why they would want to know what the tides are at, so the tidal tables would be important for them.

Before beginning a long outing on eh water, always tell someone who is NT going with you where you intend to be, and when.