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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
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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 B 97 13-01
Labeling aDR Track and Position B 97 13-02
A Bow-On Bearing North Compass Direction - 055 B 97 13-03
Mounting a Cleat with a Backing Block Cleat Deck Backing Block Apply caulking to the bolt holes between the deck and cleat before tightening BS 98 03-25 - B 97 14-03
TOWING TECHNIQUES Stern cleats with backing Transom Eyebolts Tow Bow Eye Towing Bridle around boat BS 98 03-26 - B 97 14-04
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 BS 98 03-27 - B 97 14-05
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 B 98 03-30 - B 97 14-09
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 B 97 14-10
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 BS 98 03-33 - 97 14-13
Trailer Safety Chain Installation BS 98 01-48 - B 97 15-01
Installing Safety Chain“S” Hooks Wrong Right BS 98 01-49 - B 97 15-02
Tongue Coupler and Jack B 97 15-04
Backing a Trailer BS 98 01-50 - B 97 15-05
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 BS 98 01-36 - B 97 16-01
PWC Required Equipment • Registration and Numbers • Hull Identification Number • Life Jackets - one for each passenger • Fire Extinguisher • Sound Producing Device BS 98 01-42 - B 97 16-05
Important Navigation Rules ForPWC Operators • Lookout • Safe Speed • Priority in Movement • Overtaking • Meeting • Crossing • Diver Down BS 98 01-46 - B 97 16-07
Boating Law Enforcement • State, municipal, town police • United States Coast Guard • Police volunteer auxiliary • Lake patrol officers • Conservation officers • Harbormasters and their deputies B 97 16-08
Optional PersonalEquipment for PWCs • Sun block • Strap-on sun glasses or goggles • Gloves to grip controls • Wet Suits for warmth and protection BS 98 01-44 - B 97 16-09