Boating
Besides the boat and its motor, sails, paddles or oars, the most important piece of equipment that all boaters are required to have is a personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket for each person on board, and it is best that everyone WEAR their life jacket. Powerboats and sailboats over 16 feet in length are also required to carry a throwable floating device such as a ring or cushion.
Be sure to check the label of the PFD to see that it is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and that the life jacket is designed for the weight and chest size of the user. The label will also tell you what activities or type of person the life jacket is designed for. Some are not designed for weak swimmers. Water-skiers or others being towed while on other devices are also required to wear a PFD. The “Boat Operator’s Guide” published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft spells out the requirements for fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, sound signaling devices, anchor and line, and lights as well as the type of ventilation, backfire flame arrestor, and muffling device required of certain power boats. Some powerboats are also required to have an engine cutoff switch lanyard, and various power boats and sail boats are required to post navigation rules and/ or placards about the disposal of garbage as well as prohibitions about the discharge of oil. Boats may need to carry a bucket or bailer which can serve as a portable means for discharging oily waste.
Mark Klies and Jason Latchic of the Division of Watercraft note that boaters will be safest if they are responsible about dressing appropriately. Jason reports, “If the temperature of the air and the temperature of the water add up to less than 125, dress warmly or have extra clothes. You may think that the air is warm, but if the water is cold and you fall in, you can quickly be a victim of hypothermia.” Casual/Formal/FR Wear! New Fall/Winter Inventory has Arrived! A dry bag will keep that extra sweatshirt and other Casual/Formal Wear! important gear from getting wet and cold in case of an accident. Other important supplies to carry For Farm, Industrial, Gas and Oil Workers, Outdoorsmen, For Farm, Industrial, Gas and Oil Workers! are a tool kit, first aid kit, a weather radio, a cell Hunters! Looking for comfort, style and durability? We Looking for comfort, style and durability? We have phone or VHF Marine Band Radio, a bailing device, have Carhartt in many styles to choose from, in casual or Carhartt in many styles to choose from, in casual or FR FR clothing. No matter what your job, Carhartt has the right a throwline for rescues, and extra fuel. Remember clothing. No matter what your job, Carhartt has the fit for you! imprinting and embroidery is available. your sunscreen and drinking water. Storms can blow right fit forCustom you! Custom imprinting and embroidery is up quickly and you will be more comfortable with available. foul-weather gear aboard. Know the body of water Tues.-Fri. Sat. Closed Mon. - Fri. Closed Sat 1111am 11 am am- -33 Sundays & Mondays on which you are boating. Charts and maps of most am -- 75 pm pm Sundays 11 Other Hours Available By Appointment public waterways are available on the wildohio.com We Now We now carry boots,Carry gloves, socks, website.
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