Safety information
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Weather
Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
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Accident reporting
Boat operators are required by law to file a
Boating Accident Report with their boating
law enforcement agency if their boat is in-
volved in any of the following accidents:
(1) There is loss of life or probable loss of
life.
(2) There is personal injury that requires
medical attention beyond first aid.
(3) There is property damage to boats or
other property over a certain amount.
(4) There is complete loss of a boat.
Contact local law enforcement personnel if a
report is necessary.
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Boat education and training
For U.S.A.
Operators should take a boating safety
course. This may be required in your state.
Many of the organizations listed in the next
section can provide information about cours-
es in your area.
You may also want to consider an Internet-
based program for basic boater education.
The Online Boating Safety Course provided
by the Boat U.S. Foundation, is approved by
the National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recog-
nized by the United States Coast Guard.
Most, but not all, states accept this course to
meet their minimum requirements. While it
cannot replace an in-depth course such as
one offered by the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.
Power Squadron, or other organization, this
online course does provide a general over-
view of the basics in boating safety, require-
ments, navigation, and operation. Upon
successful completion of the course, the user
can download a certificate of completion im-
mediately or, for a small charge, request one
by mail. To take this free course, go to boa-
tus.org.
For Canada
All operators of pleasure craft must illustrate
competency by means of a Pleasure Craft
Operators Card with the exception of Person-
al Water Craft used for rental purposes which
require a rental checklist be completed. Plea-
sure Craft Operators Cards can be obtained
following the completion of a competency
course, with an online option. Details can be
found on Transport Canada’s website.
www.tc.gc.ca
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