2013 NATIONAL

VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP

PADDLE CRAFT

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Prepared by the Prepared by the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF VESSEL EXAMINATION NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF VESSEL EXAMINATION

AND AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATIONRECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATION

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Familiarize Vessel Examiners with the variety of Paddle Craft they may encounter in the performance of their duties.

Review the “7012a Form” for Paddle Craft Vessel Safety Checks and explain the significant changes.

Workshop Objectives

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Help educate Vessel Examiners to understand the specific needs of these craft, and provide them with recommendations to enhance their personal contacts with the paddling public.

Workshop Objectives

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Types of Paddle Craft

KAYAKS

ROWBOATS

CANOES

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STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS

SCULLS

PADDLE BOATS

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Types of Paddle Craft

Stand Up Paddleboard…Is it considered a vessel?

Memorandum from Chief, Boating Safety Division,

USCGDated: 03 October 2008

NOTEStand Up Paddleboards are required to carry the same safety equipment as all paddle craft per Federal Regulations

7012a Form

Created by the National V-Directorate Staff.

Available from ANSC.

To be used for Paddle Craft VSC in place of the current 7012 form.

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Completed in the same manner as the 7012 form.

Contains 5 sections plus a Vessel Examiner Comments space for notes.

Sections I, II, and III required for award of the VSC decal.

7012a Form

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Owner Name Attended Safe

Boating Class Attended Related

Skills Class Location Decal

7012a Form Section I

I. Owner / Operator Information Name:

Attended Safe Boating Class: Yes No Attended Related Skills Class: Yes No Location of VSC- County: State: Replaced decal was: Check a selection below Last Year Outdated First Time

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Some recognized classes:Paddle Sports America USCG Auxiliary Safe Boating ClassPower SquadronAmerican Canoe AssociationLocal Metro ParksState DNR

Safe Boating Classes

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Some related classes:

American Canoe Association (ACA) offers a variety of Levels of skills classes based on the ability and knowledge of the paddler. From Introduction to Kayaking/Canoeing, to basic paddling, to rescue techniques.

Related Classes

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Registration / HIN # Make and Model Type of Paddle Craft Color (Deck / Hull) Length Where used

7012a Form Section II

II. Paddle Craft Information Registration No. HIN: Make & Model: Kayak Canoe Row Boat Paddleboard Scull Other: Color: Deck Hull Length (in feet): <12 12-16 >16 Water craft used in: Protected Open Swift

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Registration # only required if particular state requires that the paddle craft to be registered.

HIN# can be found on starboard side at the stern. However, stand up paddleboards will not have a HIN# etched into it like kayaks.

Registration / HIN

Sound Signal Life jackets (PFDs) Vessel Condition Navigation Lights Visual Distress Signals State/Local

Requirements

7012a Form Section III

III. Safety Check Requirements Y N N/A

Sound signal (whistle, horn, etc) Life jacket(s) Overall Vessel Condition: as applies

a. Hull & deck sound b. Hatch covers (good condition/secure) c. Deck lines & Bungee Cords d. Hardware secure (in working order) e. Bulkheads/Airbags/Flotation f. Paddle Oars (serviceable)

Navigation Lights; White lights Visual Distress Signals (VDS) State and/or Local Requirements

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Sound Producing Device: Navigation rules require sound signals

to be made under certain circumstances as well as in periods of reduced visibility .

The most common sound producing device a paddler carries is a whistle.

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Required GearFederal

Sound Producing Device: The whistle needs to be readily

available to any paddle craft operator. Any USCG approved sound producing

device can be used.

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Required GearFederal

Life Jackets: You must have a wearable USCG approved

(TYPE I, II, or III) PFD for each person on board in all waters.

Though not required, Type I, II, and III Life Jackets should be worn when underway (a life jacket can save your life, but only if you wear it).

Type V must be worn to be counted.

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Required GearFederal

Throwable Type IV:

Kayaks and canoes are exempt from carrying the additional throwable PFD (Type IV PFD) that is required for other boats 16 feet or longer.

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Required GearFederal

Overall Vessel Condition:No holesNo cracksNo lines/fittings in disrepair

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Required GearFederal

Navigation lights: minimum requirement A lantern or flashlight showing a white

light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.

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Required GearFederal

Visual Distress Signals:

Paddle craft must be equipped with U.S.C.G. approved Visual Distress Signals when on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas & those waters connected directly to them that are greater than 2 miles wide.

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Required GearFederal

Visual Distress Signals: Between sunset and sunrise, no person may use a boat less than 16 feet in

length unless visual distress signals suitable for night use, selected from the list in 33 CFR 175.130 or 33 CFR 175.135, in the number required, are on board.

No person may use a boat 16 feet or more in length unless visual distress signals selected from the list in 33 CFR 175.130 or the alternatives in 33 CFR 175.135, in the number required, are on board. Devices suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use, or devices suitable for both day and night use, must be carried.

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Required GearFederal

Local / State Regulations:

If you are performing Vessel Safety Checks in different States, refer to that State’s Maritime Law Enforcement Agency for their specific laws.

Discuss your State’s requirements.

Local / State Regulations

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Pump or bailer Spray skirt Spare paddle/oars Compass/GPS/ Charts Tow/Boat Recovery VHF Marine Radio

7012a Form Section IV

IV. Open Water Recommendations Y N N/A Pump or bailer Spray skirt Spare paddle / oars Compass / GPS / navigation chart Tow / boat recovery system Marine radio (VHF) / cell phone / PLB

Convey need and use to the paddler.

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Open Water Recommendations

Manual Pump or Bailer

Spray Skirt

Compass

Spare Oars/Paddles

GPS

EPIRB

Charts

VHF Marine Radio26

Dress appropriately Personal ID Float Plan Food and Water Assess the risk High Visibility Clothing Emergency Kit

7012a Form Section V and VE Comments

V. Other Recommendations Y N N/A

Dressed for immersion / helmet Personal ID on operator Float plan with someone on shore Adequate food and water / Sun Protection Assess the risk / good awareness High visibility clothing, gear, etc. Appropriate emergency kit (might include first-aid kit, knife, repair kit, etc.)

Appropriate self-rescue system / skills Contact information affixed to craft Accident Reporting – Owner Responsible Anchor lights (if applicable)

Vessel Examiner Comments

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Self rescue systems “If Found – Contact”

Decal Accident reporting

responsibility Anchor Light Space to add comments

7012a Form Section V and VE Comments

V. Other Recommendations Y N N/A

Dressed for immersion / helmet Personal ID on operator Float plan with someone on shore Adequate food and water / Sun Protection Assess the risk / good awareness High visibility clothing, gear, etc. Appropriate emergency kit (might include first-aid kit, knife, repair kit, etc.)

Appropriate self-rescue system / skills Contact information affixed to craft Accident Reporting – Owner Responsible Anchor lights (if applicable)

Vessel Examiner Comments

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Other Recommendations

EXPOSURE SUIT

HELMETS

FLOAT PLAN

FOOD & SNACKS

WATER

FIRST AIDKIT

WATERPROOF BAG FOR ID &

PERSONAL ITEMS

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Other Recommendations“If Found – Contact” Decal

Recommend that the paddler use this decal.

Provide the paddler with one during VSC.

Available from DIRAUX or your District RBS Specialist.

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7012a FormBack of Paddler’s Copy

Helpful Details:

Information

Requirements

Recommendations

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Place the decal where it is easily seen.

Preferably on the port side forward of amidships.

Make sure it is affixed in your presence.

Placement of VSC Decal

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This information needs to be completed when you fill out your 7038 and will now be entered as 10F in AUXDATA.

The category is available to your FSO-IS.

AUXDATA

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As Vessel Examiners, remember that a VSC is an opportunity for us to educate the boating public on the subject of safe boating.

This workshop is not designed to make Paddle Craft experts out of you, but to help you improve your personal interactions with members of the paddling community.

Summation

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Hopefully this workshop has helped to provide you with some new information and

tools which will enable you to become a better paddle craft Vessel Examiner.

Summation

PREVENTION THROUGH PREVENTION THROUGH INTERACTIONINTERACTION

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Director (DIR-V) Kelly L. Townsend

Deputy Director (DIR-Vd) Michael S. Klacik

Division Chief – Vessel Examination (DVC-VE) Perry Taylor

Division Chief – Visitation Programs (DVC-VP) Vince Cerverizzo

Division Chief – Technical Support (DVC-VT) John Yskamp

Division Chief – Incentive Programs (DVC-VI) Keith Knotek

Division Chief – Communications (DVC-VC) Paul Mayer

We Save Lives !!!

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