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Definitions

Dead Reckoning Calculating a boat’s position based on its course,

speed, and time run from a previous position

Dead Reckoning Track The intended course line of a vessel as plotted on

a chart

DR Position The presumed position of a vessel on a

DR track

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Labeling aDR Track and Position

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A Bow-On Bearing

North

Compass Direction - 055

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Mounting a Cleat with a Backing Block

Cleat

DeckBacking Block

Apply caulking to the bolt holes between the deck and cleat before tightening

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TOWING TECHNIQUES

Tow

Towin

g

Bridle aroundboat

Stern cleats with backingTransom

Eyebolts

Bow Eye

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Man Overboard RecoveryProcedures

Shout “Man Overboard”

Toss out a life preserver

Keep victim in sight

Stop forward motion and turn back to victim

Approach victim against wind/waves

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Operating in Restricted Visibility

Reduce speed

Sound proper signals

Life jackets on all aboard

Post lookouts bow an stern

Navigation lights on

Listen for other boats

Determine position

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Severe Weather Procedures Life jackets on all aboard

Best helmsman steering

Best speed to control the boat

Close all hatches and ports

Seat passengers low in the boat

Fasten down all gear

Estimate your position

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Reacting to a Collision

Account for crews - both boats

Give first aid if needed

Call for help if needed

Estimate your position

Life jackets on all aboard

Make emergency repairs if needed

Report accident as required

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Trailer Safety Chain Installation

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Installing Safety Chain“S” Hooks

Wrong Right

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Tongue Coupler and Jack

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Backing a Trailer

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PWCs Are Boats! United States Coast Guard

A Class “A” ( less than 16 ft.) inboard

Personal Watercraft Industry

Inboard boat, less than 13 ft.

Uses an internal combustion engine to power a water jet pump for propulsion

No load-carrying area that can retain water

Persons sit on, rather than within the hull

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PWC Required Equipment

Registration and Numbers

Hull Identification Number

Life Jackets - one for each passenger

Fire Extinguisher

Sound Producing Device

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Important Navigation Rules ForPWC Operators

Lookout

Safe Speed

Priority in Movement

Overtaking

Meeting

Crossing

Diver Down

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Boating Law Enforcement

State, municipal, town police

United States Coast Guard

Police volunteer auxiliary

Lake patrol officers

Conservation officers

Harbormasters and their deputies

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Optional PersonalEquipment for PWCs

Sun block

Strap-on sun glasses or goggles

Gloves to grip controls

Wet Suits for warmth and protection