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In This Issue

Safety Checklist ..............................................................................3 Boating Safety . ...............................................................................5 First Aid .............................................................................................7 Preventing Boat Theft.................................................................15 Pet Safety.........................................................................................21 Dogs And Life Jackets....................................................................26 Docking Tips....................................................................................33 Aids to Navigation . ......................................................................37 Boat Flags.......................................................................................39 Fire Safety........................................................................................40 seas of Green..................................................................................42 Boat Ramps......................................................................................48 Life Jackets.......................................................................................50 Index ................................................................................................55

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B o at s a f e t y c h e c k l i s t By using this checklist, or one fine-tuned by yourself, you’ll be sure that everything is on board and in good working order. Your passengers will appreciate knowing you’re concerned about boating safety. Float plan - let a friend or relative know when you’re leaving, where you’re going, when you expect to return, what to do if you don’t, and a description of your boat Registration certificate or documentation Personal Flotation Devices (wearable and throw able) - USCG approved, good condition, readily accessible, assigned and fitted Fire Extinguishers - right number, size, and class for boat; charged, not corroded, nozzle clear, bracketed, readily accessible

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Boating Safety ACCIDENT REPORTING

Boat Operators involved in an accident must provide their name, address and;! Vessel registration to other involved parties, provide assistance and, in case of death or disappearance report the accident to law enforcement officials, Boat operators or owners must also make a written report of a boating accident to the Department of Boating and Waterways when: 1. A person dies 2. Personal Injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid 3. Total vessel damage exceeding $500 4. Complete loss of the vessel 5. Disappearance of a person or persons from suspected Injury or death. This report must be made within 48 hours of the accident in cases involving disappearance, a death that occurs within 24 hours of the accident, or injury that requires medical attention beyond first aid. If you are unsure about how to report a boating accident, simply call the Coast Guard’s toll-free BOATING SAFETY Hotline at 1-800:368-5641 for information.

CAPSIZING

If the boat is too large or heavy to right by yourself, do not attempt to swim away; STAY WITH THE BOAT and wait to be rescued. KEEP YOUR LIFE JACKET ON. If the boat is small and light enough to right, swim around the boat and grab or climb on the windward rail (the side of the boat sticking up in the air) to pull the hull back in the water. If your boat has a centerboard, pull down or stand on it to see-saw the boat upright. If it’s a sailboat, uncleat the sheets (lines) that hold the sails in place. If you don’t, the sails can fill with air as soon as the boat is righted and tip it over again.

MAN OVERBOARD

If YOU fall overboard, your main concern is to stay afloat. If you are not wearing a life jacket and cannot grab a personal flotation device, try to catch air in your clothing for buoyancy. In cold water, don’t expend too much energy; tread water very slowly, or if wearing a life jacket, assume the huddled HELP. (Heat Escape lessening Posture) position to conserve body heat. Try to make your head and shoulders as visible as possible so rescuers can spot you. If SOMEONE ELSE falls overboard, immediately steer the vessel toward the side he fell off. Post a lookout. Throw the victim a life ring or other personal floatation device, plus a lifeline with a bowline loop at the end to slip over his body and under his arms. If available, throw out a manoverboard pole, a buoyed counterweighted pole with a highly visible flag on top to alert other boaters of the victim’s presence and to mark the spot for the rescue. boat. Stop the forward progress of the boat by taking the engine out of gear, or by luffing the sails on a non·-powered sailboat. Alter your course 90 degrees end prepare to come alongside the victim for rescue.

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Life depends on oxygen rich blood reaching the brain. When a person is not spontaneously breathing, rescue breathing, previously called mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, is required. To assess if Rescue Breathing is needed: Look at the victim’s chest to see if it is rising and failing Listen near the victim’s mouth and nose for the sound of respiration Feel using your cheek, for air moving from the victim’s mouth and nose When breathing stops, whatever the cause, call for help and begin rescue breathing Steps to Begin Rescue Breathing: 1. Lay the victim on their back on a firm surface. (A firm surface is required if CPR must be initiated.) 2. The rescuer should place the heel of his/her hand closest to the victim’s head on the victim’s forehead to tilt the head back. While head tilt is important. Over extending the neck may restrict the airway. In general, adults need the greatest angle of head tilt, children less, and infants the least. For victims with suspected neck injury, it is recommended to limit head tilt to a minimum while opening the airway by lifting the jaw and holding the chin. 3. Using the hand which is keeping the head extended, pinch the nostrils closed with the thumb and forefinger. continued on page 8

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4. Lift the victim’s chin with your hand nearest the victim’s feet. (Not necessary to lift an infants jaw, although you may wish to support the chin while you are administering breaths.) 5. Take a deep breath. (For children and infants, reduce the amount of breath you administer. You are administering the right amount if you can see their chest rise fully when you exhale and breathe into them.) 6. Open your mouth wide and seal your lips around the victim’s mouth or around the mouth to mask breathing device. If you cannot get a good seal, close the mouth while keeping the head’ tilted and place your mouth over the nose of the victim to administer the breaths. 7. For infants and small children, you should seal your lips around the victims mouth and nose. 8. Give 2 slow breaths. Breathe into the victim until their chest gently rises. If the breath does not go in, or if the chest does not rise, re-tilt the head, make sure you are lifting the chin appropriately, and try again. 9. If water or vomit begins to come out of the mouth, turn the victim’s head or body to the side, sweep out the debris, re-position them on their back and continue. If a neck injury is suspected, always roll the victim keeping the neck and back in alignment 10. Check for a pulse. In adults, the carotid pulse in the neck just to the side of the midline is recommended. For infants, the brachial pulse located on the inside of the upper arm is recommended. Depress the area for 5-10 seconds using 2-3 fingers to feel for a pulse. (Do not use your thumb or you will feel your own pulse.) If a pulse is present, count the rate for 15 seconds and

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multiply that number by 4. Normal pulse ranges are listed below. Normal Pulse Ranges Adult.............................................................60-80 Children......................................................80-100 Infants to 2 year olds................................100-120 11. If a pulse is present, continue rescue breathing by giving 1 slow breath every: 5 seconds for an adult or 3 seconds for a child or Infant 12. Recheck pulse and breathing about every 1·2 minutes 13. Continue rescue breathing as long as a pulse is present, but the person is not breathing. 14. If the pulse stops begin CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Before beginning CPR, rescue breathing should have begun. Chest compressions are only necessary if a pulse is not present. • After two breaths are administered, begin chest compressions. • Locate the sternum by following the curve of the ribs to the midline of the chest. • Measure three finger breadths up from that point and place the heel of your right hand over the sternum. (For adults and children this is in the middle 1/3 of the sternum. For infants, place fingertips of one hand on the lower 1/3 of the sternum or between the nipples.) • Place your left hand over the right. (For adults only. For children use only 1 hand.) • Apply pressure vertically down from the shoulder, keeping your elbows straight and using your body weight as compressing force. • Continue cardiac compressions and rescue breathing at the ratio of 15 cardiac compressions to 2 breaths. • Recheck for pulse and respirations every 1·2 minutes. • CPR should be discontinued when professional assistance arrives, the victim’s condition is improved, or the rescuer is exhausted and unable to continue. CPR should continue while further recommendations are obtained from a maritime physician consulting service.

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The rate, depth, and hand usage to give compressions are as follows: Victim Adult Child (1-8 yrs.) Infant (To 1 yr.)

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CHOKING

Conscious Choking Victim: Assess if assistance is needed. Ask: Are you choking? Can you speak? As long as the victim can cough forcefully, stay nearby and encourage his coughing effort. If the victim’s cough becomes weak or they can no longer breath, give abdominal thrusts. Technique for Conscious Adults and Children In a Standing or Sitting Position: Stand behind the victim wrapping your arms around the victim’s waist. Make a fist with one hand placing the thumb side against the victim’s abdomen, just above the naval. Grasp your fist with your other hand. Administer 5 forceful and rapid upward thrusts, be careful to remove pressure completely between thrusts. You may not need to thrust as firmly on a child. Repeat until the object is cleared or the victim becomes unconscious. Technique for Infants (Either Conscious or Unconscious) Cradle infant face down over your forearm with the head pointed down toward the floor. Administer 5 blows on the back between the shoulders. Turn the infant over, while balancing him or her on your arm & administer 5 chest thrusts (compressions 1/2 inch deep in center of the breastbone) between the nipples. Lift the jaw and tongue to determine if the object causing the airway obstruction is present. If so, use your finger to carefully sweep it out. Be careful not inadvertently push the object back down into the airway. Unconscious Choking Victim: Attempt rescue breathing as described in the previous section. If air will still not go in, place the heel of one hand against the middle of the abdomen just above the naval. Place the other hand over the hand on the abdomen and give forceful upward abdominal thrusts. Lift the jaw and tongue to check for the obstructing object. If seen, sweep it out with a finger. If you cannot see anything do not sweep. Tilt head back and attempt to give breaths again. Continue until breaths can be given. Once the object is removed, continue rescue breathing until the victim is spontaneously breathing. Monitor the victim closely. If the victim’s airway has been blocked for more than a minute, it is advisable to contact a medical consultation service

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Across the nation, as recreational boating continues to gain popularity, more and more boats, trailers, equipment, electronics and personal items are stolen each year. Most of these crimes are committed by amateurs who, when tempted with an easy opportunity, can't resist the temptation. Remember the old adage that locks are just a means of keeping honest people honest. This certainly applies to boating. You would be surprised at how often, when strolling the fuel dock, you will find a boat that has pulled up for fuel or refreshments, just sitting there unattended with the keys in the ignition - or, worse yet, idling away. Even if the keys aren't present, you might see a handheld VHF radio or a pair of expensive binoculars just lying in the seat or on the dash. What can you do to make sure your boat stays in your possession? Read on for tips on security.

MARK IT:

Permanently mark or engrave your boat, your trailer, all your equipment, and electronics and personal items that you use regularly on your boat with your vessel's hull identification

number (HIN) and/or your driver's license number. Your boat, unless manufactured prior to 1972, will already have a HIN on the transom. Permanently mark your driver's license number in a location that is not readily accessible or noticeable. The same should apply to the trailer. Perhaps mark your boat's HIN and your DL number on the underside of the tongue or axle. As for your equipment, electronics and other items, use some method of permanently marking them as well. Be sure to keep a copy of your boat and trailer registrations at home in a safe place. It is also a good idea to take a hull rubbing of your HIN. Take a sheet of thin paper and tape it over your HIN number on the transom. Using a soft leaded pencil, rub back and forth across the number lightly until in shows up on the piece of paper.

RECORD IT:

Make a complete inventory of your boat, trailer and equipment. List all electronic gear, binoculars, outboard motors, PFDs, fishing equipment etc. by brand, model, and serial numbers if available. Also record your boat by make, model, registration and HIN number. Be sure to record the license number of your trailer. Keep this master inventory list at home and keep a copy for reference in a hidden place on your boat in case you find something missing.

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PHOTOGRAPH OR FILM IT:

Take pictures or videotape your boat, trailer and equipment from all angles. Keep copies at home in a safe place, perhaps alongside your insurance papers.

ARM IT:

Consider an alarm system. Selfcontained systems are inexpensive and can be purchased at most any electronics or marine store. Be sure to choose a system specifically designed for boating use. The damp and constantly moving marine environment puts demands on the alarm system, requiring special sensors and properly protected location. Systems not designed for marine use may malfunction or report false alarms. Be sure, if you have an enclosed cabin, to include a smoke detector in your alarm system.

Boats on trailers are easy crime targets if thieves can just hitch up and drive away. Here are several ways that you can help prevent that: 1. If possible, store the boat and trailer in a locked garage, secured boat storage facility or ministorage warehouse. 2. Keep the boat well inside your yard, preferably out of sight. 3. If possible, turn the trailer around so the it is nose-in rather than out. 4. In a carport or driveway, park a vehicle in front of the trailer, blocking easy removal. 5. For any type of outside storage, remove at least one wheel from the trailer. 6. Use a high-security chain and quality lock to secure the boat and trailer to a fixed object such as a tree or post. 7. No matter how you store your trailer, get a trailer hitch lock. 8. Some trailers are available that allow you to remove the forward part of the tongue which contains the hitch.

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SECURE IT:

Boats should be covered and secured as completely as possible. Ignition switches should be locked, and additional steps should be considered, such as installing a hidden "kill switch," adding a hidden fuel shut off, or removing motor parts such as the coil wire.

Obviously your best bet is to remove all equipment from your boat and store it in the garage or other secure area. Make sure you lock hatches and opening ports. If your boat doesn't have them, or they are broken, you can purchase hatch locks at any marine store. When possible, valuable and easily removed items should be secured below deck in a locked compartment. Lockers should be equipped with non-removable hasps and hinges and secured with padlocks. continued on page 17

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Lock outboard motors and fuel tanks to the boat. When your boat is left unattended, close the window curtains if you have them so people can not "window shop." If your boat is kept in the water at a dock, consider chaining it to the dock. Also, get to know your marina neighbors and form a marina watch group.

INSURE IT:

Insurance is an important part of any theft protection plan. Unfortunately, it's sometimes seen as a substitute for security precautions. True, insurance may replace stolen property and repair damage but there is usually a deductible that must be met and there are intangibles that insurance doesn't cover. Down time, inconvenience and aggravation normally aren't compensated. Finally, insurance companies don't like losses. Just one claim can result in increased rates and a loss history will probably result in cancellation. Even when no claims have been filed, using a facility with a poor crime history can result in prohibitively high premiums or denial of coverage.Be sure to take a boating safety course such as Nautical Know How's. You may save considerably on your insurance premiums.

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What should you do if you are a victim of marine theft? Immediately report your loss to your local law enforcement agency, the United States Coast Guard if on federal waters, your insurance company and the marina or storage facility manager. When a loss occurs, the ability to positively identify property is crucial to its recovery and the the prosecution of thieves and dealers in stolen goods.

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Pet Safety In the last ten years, I think my wife and I have gone out on our boat only a handful of times without our dog. That’s a lot of hours on the water, with our beloved pooch. Over the years, we’ve hit some bumpy seas, some very very hot and humid weather, and some ideal weather. We’ve gone swimming in bays, coves and chop. We’ve been lucky, but we also plan rather well. Here are some tips that will make your day on the water safe and enjoyable for all the participants.

Drinking Water

First thing we do when getting underway is making sure we have enough water for the dog. Dogs perspire through panting, and while doing so, loose copious amounts of body fluids. It’s imperative to keep them hydrated. We bring our water in a sports bottle, with a sports cap. Our dog learned to drink from the sports cap probably around the same time she finished with her shots. We also carry a dog bowl, for her water. Quite often, she snubs her water, while on the boat. Remember, you know better, and as responsible pet owners, sometimes you need to force them to drink. It’s amazing what a little coaxing will do.

PFD’s

The slogan “Boat Smart - Boat Safe - Wear It!” used in the Safe Boating Campaign holds true for both humans and pets. Not all dogs can swim! Not all dogs are great

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The New Pet

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Sun & Heat

We all hope, when we go boating to have a warm sunny day. That’s fine for you, but special attention must be paid to your pets! Too much sun and heat will cause heat problems for the animal. Dogs and cats (as well as many other pets) can suffer the same types of heat emergencies humans can. They include, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and sun stroke. Make sure you have a shaded area on your boat that your pet can hide under. Hopefully there is air movement, to aid in cooling them down. Remember to make sure they drink, and I find wetting down their coats also helps them feel cooler -- or it helps us feel that they feel cooler. Protect their pads. Dogs and cats absorb cold and heat through their pads, and you need to be aware that they don’t burn them on the hot fiberglass.

Doing their Business

As you find after a couple hours on the boat that you need to use the head, so will your animal. You have a few options, depending on the type of pet you have. Cats - place their litter box at the lowest level of your boats, and make sure its level. This should induce them to use their liter box. Also, by making sort of a castle with pillows, at the same point (lowest level), should you get into rough seas, kitty may feel more secure. Dogs - you can train your dog to do his/ her business in a specific spot. Its hard work, but it can be done. If you’re going to cruise, this would be the best bet. This way, you don’t have to find land every few hours so fido can relieve him/herself. On the other hand, you can always go ashore and let them do their business. Remember, pick up and properly dispose of the waste products left by your animals. The Marine Sanitation Environmental Laws, should be respected; even though this is not human waste - it sill causes bacterial problems. In fact, if you go ashore, there may well be animal waste laws in effect! Boating with the family pet is a great way to enjoy this wonderful sport. By taking a few extra steps, you can insure a fun, safe time for all.

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Hope you don't think just because the left side of your boat is called the "Port Side" that you always should dock with that side toward the pier. There are several reasons why you should dock on one side or the other, but here is the most important: Almost always and almost without fail you should first determine the direction of the wind and/or current before deciding which side should go to the pier. Whichever is the strongest determines the direction into which your bow should be pointing. For example, if the wind is blowing lightly from left to right across the dock, but the current is roaring from right to left, you would want to approach with your bow into the current and dock to the port side. That is because the current is stronger than the wind. To determine which is strongest just park in idle off the dock and see which way the boat wants to go. If you see that the forces of wind and current push you from right to left across a dock, plan your approach from left to right, with your bow into the strongest force.

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Fire Extinguishers are classified by letters and numbers according to the class and size fire they can put out. The letter, (A, B, C, or D) indicates the class of fire. The number is a measure of the capacity of the extinguisher - the larger the number, the greater the capacity of extinguishing material to put out a fire Class A - Fires in ordinary combustibles, e.g. wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics. (These are materials that burn easily, account for many boat fires, and can be extinguished with water.)

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Technology is moving yachting in more environmentally friendly directions. Here’s where it is going, and some easy ways you can hop on board early.

Yacht technology is on the move, from super-efficient propulsion systems to squeaky clean electricity, from slippery sections that glide through the water to lightweight hulls built without a drop more resin than they need. Things are moving so quickly that a boat’s lines are now sometimes drawn with open spaces where the enginerooms, fuel tanks, even battery banks, will go. The philosophy seems to be: “leave those for as long as you can, and see what will be available to fill the space and the needs.” The bottom line is that boats may begin to function differently than they ever have before. The evolution of yacht design is taking a sharp turn toward efficiency— of propulsion systems, of hulls moving through the water, of electrical appliances and lights on board—and what’s around the bend may affect how we use our boats and how they respond to the conditions we find at sea.

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range that they could cover with a boat, and so a powerboat made sense. So they were looking for a boat that would be low impact in the resources it would consume during its life and also low impact in the noise area. They’re very, very keen on reducing its noise footprint.” “We designed it based on a powerplant that was rumored to be coming out,” Stephens says. “And we now in fact have the powerplant in hand at [builders] French & Webb—so that’s good!” The propulsion system is a hybrid drive, a 110-horsepower Steyr diesel with a motor-generator bolted to its aft end that also works as the starter motor for the engine. To get the silent running the clients wanted, the boat will have a bank of batteries to store the power generated by running with the diesel. “There’s been a lot of development in Lithium-ion batteries since we designed the boat, and it’s quite likely we will use them,” says Stephens. “But we haven’t been able to fully realize the advantage of those batteries because we designed the boat around the heavier lead-acid batteries.” Interestingly, the Lithium-ion batteries allow systems to access more of the power they hold, so the system can have smaller capacity than it would need with lead-acid, yet improved performance. Upfront costs for a Lithium-ion bank are considerably higher—roughly six times the expected cost of the lead-acid batteries—but they will be easier to use over the life of the boat and will end up costing about a quarter as much as the lead-acid batteries, which need regular replacement. But hybrids and batteries are not revolutionizing travel on the water as

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Cooley's Landing, at Sailboat Bend, SW Three ramps, restrooms, good parking, security. 7th Ave., just south of Las Olas Blvd. and south-west of the Performing Arts Centre in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. New River. John U. Loyd State Recreation Very busy. Fees to enter park and to launch. Center, 6503 N. Ocean Drive, Dania. Just Ramps open 1 hr. before Sunrise to 11:00 PM. north of Dania Beach Blvd. on A1A. ICW just south of Port Everglades. Robert E. Houston Park, 901 NE 3rd Four ramps, shallow at low tide. Street, Dania (east side of Harbour Towne Marina). Dania Cut-Off Canal near ICW. S.S. Holland Park, Hollywood. From US-1 Three ramps & docks. Park opens at 6:00 take Johnson St. east to the end. West Lake and AM (maybe) on weekends and Holidays. Restrooms, some picnic tables. No motor boats the ICW. in West Lake. Metered parking. North Lake, Hollywood, From Hollywood Four ramps, 24 hr. metered parking. Blvd. take N. 8th Ave. north to Polk St. The ramps are on the south shore of North Lake. ICW. Coconut Creek, From Turnpike go west on Dock, park with playground, tables and Coconut Creek Pkwy.and then south on NW 43 restrooms. Some parking. Heavy weeds in Ave to NW 9 St. The park will be on your left. canal. No Wake. Pompano Canal (C-14).

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Margate, Winfield Blvd. at NW 63 Ave. Small dock and very limited parking. No Wake. Just west of SR-441 and north of Copans Rd. Pompano Canal (C-14). Margate, From SR 441, just south of No dock, no parking, must back up from W. Coconut Creek Parkway, take Margate Blvd. River Dr. No Wake. west to W. River Dr. Turn right and you are at the ramp. Pompano Canal (C-14) . Margate, Atlantic Blvd., south on Rock Two ramps, dock & small pavilion, plenty of Island Road, east at NW 1st Street right before parking. the bridge. Pompano Canal (C-14). Veterans Memorial Park, Tamarac, Short/steep, drop-off. No docks, dawn to dusk, from Atlantic Blvd., south on University to picnic areas & restrooms. Southgate Blvd. and west to park at south side of bridge. Pompano Canal (C-14). Riverside Park, Coral Springs, from Atlantic Good, one ramp, double wide, side docks, dawn Blvd. go south on NW 100 Ave. (Coral Ridge to dusk, picnic areas, playground & restrooms, Dr./Nob Hill Rd.) to just NE of the bridge. good parking. Pompano Canal (C-14). SR 84 (I-595), at Davie Rd. SR 84 is now the The ramp is on the south bank of the canal and just west of Davie Rd. North New River (G-19). access road for I-595. Markham Park, SR 84 (I-595) at Weston Wide enough for two, park fees weekends & holidays, very nice park for a family outing. Road. North New River (G-19). Markham Park, SR 84 (I-595) at Weston Two ramps, drop off at end of ramps. Park fees weekends & holidays, ramps close at dusk. Road. C-42. Sawgrass Recreational Area, US Launch fees, airboat rides, B&T shop, camping, 27 north of Alligator Alley. L-38E and Water boat rentals. Conservation Area 2. US 27, between Alligator Alley and the Palm Access and parking may be very limited and Beach County line. L-38E & L-38W. There are security is doubtful. Some recent repairs have at least 5 sites along this stretch of rode with been made. ramps on the east or west side of US 27. Alligator Alley, (I-75) west of US 27 The ramps are at markers 31 (north), 32 (south), and east of the Seminole Reservation. Water 38 (north) and 41 (south). Conservation Area 3. Florida has created 4 Recreation Areas with ramps along the newimproved Alligator Alley (I-75). The toll booth ($1.50) is at mile marker 25. Everglades/Holiday Park, US 27 Two ramps, double wide, docks. Launch fees, south of Alligator Alley. L-38W and Water restrooms, bait & tackle, picnic, Airboat rides. Conservation 3.

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Life Jackets

Boaters enjoy the feel of sun and spray. So it’s tempting to boat without wearing a life jacket – especially on nice days. But modern life jackets are available in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Many are thin and flexible. Some are built right into fishing vests or hunter coats. Others are inflatable — as compact as a scarf or fanny pack until they hit water, when they automatically fill with air.

• To meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements, a boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, III, or V life jacket for each person aboard. Boats 16 feet and over must have at least one Type IV throwable device as well.

There’s no excuse not to wear a life jacket on the water!

• Adult-sized life jackets will not work for children. Special life jackets are available. To work correctly, a life jacket must be worn, fit snugly, and not allow the child’s chin or ears to slip through.

How to Choose the Right Life Jacket

• Certain life jackets are designed to keep your head above water and help you remain in a position which permits proper breathing.

• All states have regulations regarding life jacket wear by children.

• Life jackets should be tested for wear and buoyancy at least once

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each year. Waterlogged, faded, or leaky jackets should be discarded. • Life jackets must be properly stowed. • A life jacket — especially a snugfitting flotation coat or deck-suit style — can help you survive in cold water.

How Do Life Jackets Save Lives?

• When capsized in rough water. • When sinking in unexpectedly heavy sea conditions. • When thrown from the boat as a result of a collision. • When injured by rocks or submerged objects. • When unconscious from carbon monoxide fumes. • When tossed into freezing water. • When thrown off balance while fishing. • When unable to swim because of heavy or waterlogged clothing.

All recreational boats must carry one wearable lifejacket (Type I, II, III or Type V lifejacket) for each person aboard. A Type V lifejacket provides performance of either a Type I, II, or

III lifejacket (as marked on its label) and must be used according to the label requirements. Any boat 16ft and longer (except canoes and kayaks) must also carry one throwable lifejacket (Type IV lifejacket).

Lifejackets must be

• Coast Guard approved • in good and serviceable condition • the appropriate size for the intended user.

Accessibility

• Wearable lifejackets must be readily accessible. • You must be able to put them on in a reasonable amount of time in an emergency (vessel sinking, on fire, etc.). • They should not be stowed in plastic bags, in locked or closed compartments or have other gear stowed on top of them. • The best lifejacket is the one you will wear. • Though not required, a lifejacket should be worn at all times when the vessel is underway. A wearable lifejacket can save your life, but only if you wear it. • Throwable devices must be immediately available for use. continued on page 52

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Inflatable Lifejackets

• Inflatable lifejackets may be more comfortable to wear. • The best lifejacket is the one you will wear. • Inflatable lifejackets require the user to pay careful attention to the condition of the device. • Inflatable lifejackets must have a full cylinder and all status indicators on the inflator must be green, or the device is NOT serviceable, and does NOT satisfy the requirement to carry lifejackets. • Coast Guard Approved Inflatable lifejacket’s are authorized for use on recreational boats by person at least 16 years of age.

Child Lifejacket Requirements

Some states require that children wear lifejackets • applies to children of specific ages • applies to certain sizes of boats • applies to specific boating operations Check with your state boating safety officials. Child lifejacket approvals are based on the child’s weight. Check the “User Weight” on the label, or the approval statement that will read something like “Approved for use on recreational boats and uninspected commercial vessels not carrying passengers for hire, by persons weighing __ lbs”. They can be marked “less than 30”, “30 to 50”, “less than 50”, or “50 to 90”. Lifejacket requirements for certain boating activities under state laws

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The Coast Guard recommends and many states require wearing lifejackets: • For water skiing and other towed activities (use a lifejacket marked for water skiing). • While operating personal watercraft (PWC) (use a lifejacket marked for water skiing or PWC use). • During white water boating activities. • While sailboarding (under Federal law, sailboards are not “boats”). Federal law does not require lifejackets on racing shells, rowing sculls, racing canoes, and racing kayaks; state laws

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vary. Check with your state boating safety officials. If you are boating in an area under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers, or a federal, state, or local park authority, other rules may apply. Lifejacket Flotation There are three basic kinds of lifejacket flotation in the five types of lifejackets with the following characteristics: Inherently Buoyant (primarily Foam) • Adult, Youth, Child, and Infant sizes • For swimmers & non-swimmers • Wearable & throwable styles • Some designed for water sports

Type I

Adult

Youth

II & III V II & III V

Adult

Inherent Buoyancy 34 lb

III

22.5 lb.

22.5 to 34 lb.

15.5 lb

Minimum Buoyancy

15.5 to 22 lb.

Wearable Size

11 lb 11 to 15.5 lb. 7 lb.

Cushion

20 lb.

Ring Buoy

Wearable Type Size I & II

Inherent Buoyancy (Foam) 22 lb.

Child II and Infant Throwable: IV

Minimum Buoyancy

Hybrid (Foam & Inflation) • Reliable • Adult, Youth, and Child sizes • For swimmers & non-swimmers • Wearable styles only • Some designed for water sports

Minimum Buoyancy Wearable Size

Inflatable • The most compact • Sizes only for adults • Only recommended for swimmers • Wearable styles only • Some with the best in-water performance

Adult

Youth

Child

Type

Inherent Buoyancy

Inflated Total Buoyancy

II & III

10 lb

7.5 lb.

22 lb.

II & III

9 lb

7.5 lb.

15 lb.

7 lb.

12 lb.

16.5 & 32 lb. article and photo provided by U.S. Coast Guard

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INDEX Anchoring Products Creative Marine Products..............36 Anchors & Accessories Davis Anchor & Marine................34 Anti-Theft Clearwater Industries, LLC...........18 Art Studio Talin Tropic Co..............................27 Auto Accessories Tl Industries-Sideways Dolly..........8 Boat & Yacht Blinds Florida International Blind Factory....6 Boat Export A1 International Boat Movers.......37 Boat Lines & Accessories Rope Mate Corp............................13 Boat Trailer Accessories Tl Industries-Sideways Dolly..........8 Boat Trailer Security Clearwater Industries, LLC...........18 Boating Accessories Mate Series....... Back Outside Cover Canvas Cleaning, Waterproofing & Repair Sail Cleaners..................................38 Class Approved Marine Fire Safety Verified Services............................40 Commercial Dock Lighting Lake Lite Inc.................................29 Custom Bedding Fleet Sheets...................................13 Custom Bedding Accessories Yacht Outfitters, LLC....................14 Custom Cutting Boards Soundview Millworks...................30 Custom Dog Training The K-9 Works, LLC.....................27 Custom Fitted Bedding Yacht Outfitters, LLC....................14

Custom Printing Ultimate Dog Stop.........................20 Custom Sheets Fleet Sheets...................................13 Dive Lessons Divers Cove...................................54 Dock Accessories L.G. Concepts................................35 Dockside Products L.G. Concepts................................35 Dog Accessories Glowdoggie.com...........................17 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Dry Clean Xpress LLC..................52 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Eco-Me LLC................................43 Eco-Friendly Hull Maintenance Wavecraft USA LLC.....................43 Eco-Friendly Pet Products Eco-Me LLC................................43 Electronics Waterproofing Accessories Bheestie & Co. Inc..........................2 Fishing Accessories Mate Series....... Back Outside Cover Floating Docks Marina Equipment & Docks.........33 Fuel Efficiency Accessory Wavecraft USA LLC.....................43 Gadget Accessories Bheestie & Co. Inc..........................2 Seasucker, LLC.............................29 Inland Transport A1 International Boat Movers.......37 Long Range Internet Provider Land And Sea, Inc...........................4 Luxury Pet Accessories P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle & You.........22 Talin Tropic Co..............................27

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INDEX Luxury Pet Beds P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle & You.........22 Luxury Travel Destination The Moorings..... Front Inside Cover Marina & Dock Products Marina Equipment & Docks.........33 Marine Anti-Theft Marinelock, LLC...........................14 Marine Breatalyzer Ladybug Teknologies....................30 Marine Safety Gadgets Ladybug Teknologies....................30 Mobile Accessories Expansys, Inc................................11 Mobile Electronics Expansys, Inc................................11 Nautical Gifts Nautical Stationery........................36 On-Line Pet Accessories Collar Planet..................................20 Personal Security The K-9 Works, LLC.....................27 Personalized Cutting Boards Soundview Millworks...................30 Pet Accessories Ultimate Dog Stop.........................20 Pet Beds & Accessories Dog Beds And Crates Etc..............24 Pet Behavior Modification Canine Dimensions.......................27 Pet Health Accessories Light Therapy Bio-Med.................28 Pet Recreational Accesories Springer America, Inc...................54 Pet Safety Accessories Poo Boss, LLC..............................25

Pet Safety Accessories Thundershirt.com..........................22 Pet Safety Apparel Thundershirt.com..........................22 Pet Therapy Accessories Light Therapy Bio-Med.................28 Pet Travel & Accessories Dog Beds And Crates Etc..............24 Professional Dog Training Canine Dimensions.......................27 Residential Dock Lighting Lake Lite Inc.................................29 Sail Cleaning & Repair Sail Cleaners..................................38 Scuba Gear & Accessories Divers Cove...................................54 South Florida Boating Orginizations Marine Industries Association Of South Florida............................57 Specialty Nautical Stationery Nautical Stationery........................36 Vacuum Cup Mounting Accessories Seasucker, LLC.............................29 Waterproof Blankets Mambe, LLC.................................44 Waterproof Pet Blankets & Accessories Mambe, LLC.................................44 Window Treatments Florida International Blind Factory...................................6 Yacht Charter The Moorings..... Front Inside Cover

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