Contents
Illustrations
Tables
Acknowledgements
1 You Are the Skipper! What Would You Do?
Situation 1: Falling Overboard
Situation 2: Fire Onboard
Situation 3: Restricted Visibility
Situation 4: Vessel Priority
Situation 5: Adequate Boat Equipment
2 Boat Terms and Types
Boat Terms
Boat Parts and Features
Dimensions of a Boat
Direction on a Boat
Sailboat Terms
Types of Watercraft
Construction Materials
Powerboats
Sailboats
Types of Hulls
Displacement Hulls
Planing Hulls
Bottom Shapes
Drive Mechanisms
Power Plants
Factors Influencing Seaworthiness
Size
Design
Construction Materials
Selecting the Right Boat
USCG Customer Infoline
3 Marine Radiotelephone
Licensing Requirements
Operating Procedures
Listen to Channel
Special Words
Emergency calls
Choosing the Correct Channel
Routine Calls
Radio Checks
NOAA Weather Radio Channels
Public Correspondence Channels
Prohibited Communications
Handheld VHF Radios
Other Radio Services
CB Radio
Amateur Radio
Cellular Telephones
VHF Radio is Best
Marine Radiotelephone Information
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
4 Knots and Lines
Definitions
Types of Rope
Nylon
Polyester
Polypropylene
Types of Weave
The Figure-Eight Knot
To Tie the Figure-Eight Knot
The Clove Hitch and Two Half-Hitches
To Tie the Clove Hitch and Two Half-Hitches
The Cleat Hitch
To Tie a Cleat Hitch
The Bowline
To Tie a Bowline
Coiling a Line
To Coil Halyards After Fastening Them to a Cleat
To Coil Spare Line
5 Charts
What Charts Show
Chart Symbols
Chart Colors
Direction
Depths
Variation
Depth Contours
Heights of Objects
Nature of the Bottom
Prominent Landmarks
Dredged Channels
Marine Hazards
Distance Scales
Vertical Clearances
Latitude and Longitude Grid System
Determining Latitude and Longitude
Chart Scales
Chart Types
US Coast Pilots
Use Up-to-Date Charts
Digital Charts
6 Aids to Navigation
Marks
Types of Marks
Red-Right-Returning
Shapes and Colors of Marks
Numbers and Letters
Lighted Marks
Lateral System
Side-of-Channel Marks
Preferred-Channel Marks
Non-Lateral System
Isolated Danger Marks
Safe Water Marks
Special Marks
Information and Regulatory Marks
Ranges
Sound Signals
Uniform State Waterway Marking System (USWMS)
USWMS Lateral System
USWMS Cardinal System
USWMS Information and Regulatory Marks
Mooring Buoys
Variations to the US System
Intracoastal Waterway System
Western River System
Electronic Aids to Navigation
7 Piloting-Plotting a Course
Plotting a Course
Tools for Plotting
True Direction
Determining a Course
Finding Your Way Digitally
8 Boat Handling
Operator's Responsibilities
Homeland Security Measures
Boat Preventive Maintenance
Fueling
Your Boat's Fuel System
Safe Fueling Practices
Preparing to Cast Off
Check the Weather Forecast
File a Float Plan
Check Your Equipment
Passenger Communication
Load Your Boat Properly
Life Preservers
Start and Warm the Engines
Getting Under Way
Techniques for Leaving a Pier
Train an Alternate Skipper
While Underway
Your Boat's Wake
Handling in Rough Water
Turning
Backing
Stopping
Passing Large Vessels
Boating Courtesy and Ethics
Docking
Plan In Advance
Docking Techniques
Tying Up
Leaving the Boat
Tying to a Mooring Buoy
Permanent Moorings
Anchoring
Choose the Correct Anchor
Types of Anchors
Rode
Anchor Systems
Anchoring Techniques
Retrieving an Anchor
Boat Theft Protection
Personal Watercraft Considerations
9 Piloting - The Mariner's Compass
How a Compass Works
Compass Design
Compass Construction
Selecting a Compass
Size
Quality
Installing a Compass
Compass Care
The Compass Course
Variation
Deviation
Calculating a Steering Course
Outside Influences
10 Government Regulations
Required Equipment
Boat Registration
Classes of Boats
Life Preservers
The 20% Who Wore PFDs and Still Drowned
Fire Extinguishers
Flame Arrestors
Visual Distress Signals
Lights
Sound-Producing Devices
When You Rent a Boat
Recommended Equipment
Large Boats-Need to Have
Large Boats-Nice to Have
Small Boats-Need to Have
Small Boats-Nice to Have
USCG Boating Safety Standards
Hull Identification Number
Maximum Capacities Label
Vessel Certification Label
Flotation Standard
Ventilation Systems
Law Enforcement
Boarding
Negligent Operation
Responsibility for Wake
Boating While Intoxicated
Termination of Use
Water Pollution
Top 10 Green-Boating Tips
Accident Reporting
Vessel Safety Check Program
USCG Customer Infoline
State and Local Regulations
11 Piloting - Distance, Speed, Time
The DST Formula
Distance
Speed
Time
Alternative Method of Using the 60 D STreet Formula
12 Navigation Rules
Two Sets of Rules
International Rules
Inland Rules
General Rule of Responsibility
Terms
Steering & Sailing Rules
Vessels In Any Condition of Visibility
Vessels in Sight of One Another
Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Sound Signals
Maneuvering and Warning Signals
Signals in Restricted Visibility
Navigation Lights
Purpose of Lights
Types of Navigation Lights
Navigation Light Requirements
Powerboats Less Than 65.6 Feet (20 Meters)
Powerboats Less Than 39.4 Feet (12 Meters)
Sailing Vessels Less Than 65.6 Feet (20 Meters)
Sailing Vessels Less Than 23 Feet (7 Meters) and Boats Propelled by Oars or Paddles
Vessels Restricted in the Ability to Maneuver
Vessels Not Under Command
Boats at Anchor
Law Enforcement Vessels
Vessels in Distress
Day Shapes
Navigation Lights by Color (a Recap)
13 Piloting - Determining Position
Dead Reckoning
Dead Reckoning Track
Dead Reckoning Position
Lines of Position
Bearings
GPS-Reported Position
Plotting Exercise
14 Adverse Conditions and Emergencies
Life Preservers
Running Out of Fuel
Prevention
Responding to a Fuel Shortage
Grounding
If You Run Aground
Towing or Being Towed
Towing Procedures
Man Overboard!
Prevention
Recovery Procedures
Restricted Visibility
Weather
Avoid Severe Weather
Severe Weather Procedures
Swamping and Capsizing
Wind
Waves
Crossing Large Wakes
Stopping
Collision
Reacting to a Collision
Fire
Fire Prevention
Responding to Fire
Medical Emergencies on the Water
Heart Attacks, Cardiac Arrest, Drowning
Hypothermia
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Prevention
Water Sports Safety
Special Gear
Know the Waters in Your Area
Night Activity
What to Do in an Emergency
Waterskiing
Fishing and Hunting
Paddle Sports
15 Trailering
Boat Trailers
Tralier Tires
Wheel Bearing Protectors
Safety Chains
Winches
Wheel Jacks
Tie-Downs
State Regulations
The Tow Vehicle
Tow Vehicle Equipment
Hitching Systems
Before You Leave
Trailer Operation
Backing
Highway Operation
Launching Procedures
Hauling-Out Procedures
Sailboat Trailering
Trailer Maintenance
16 Personal Watercraft Operation
It's a Boat
Types of PWC
How a PWC Works
Steering
Operator Controls
Government Regulations
Federal Regulations
Vessel Safety Check Program
The Navigation Rules
State and Local Regulations
Law Enforcement
Prepare to Get Underway
Systems Checklist
Fuel Safely
Check Equipment and Systems
Know the Weather
Know Your Waters
Select Your Passengers
Optional Personal Equipment
Boarding a PWC
Operate Your PWC Safely
When Starting Out
Where to Operate
Hours of Operations
Safe Speed
Stopping
Keep a Lookout
Observe Aids to Navigation
Steering
Turning
Backing
Jumping Wakes
Failing Off
Righting an Overturned PWC
Reboarding
Water-Skiers
Meeting Large Vessels
Be Aware of Your Physical Condition
Boat Smart!
Don't Drink or Use Drugs!
Watch Your Fuel Supply
Keep an Eye on the Weather
Restricted Visibility
Fire Onboard
Returning to Shore
Considerate, Responsible Operation
Consider the Environment
Operate Quietly
Maintain Your PWC
Breakdowns and Repairs
Security
A Using Digital Charts
Digital Charts
USPS Digital Chart CD-ROM
Installing Your Software
Installing Chart Navigator
Using Chart Navigator
Navigating the Screen
Setup
Icons
Other Chart Navigator Menu Features
Navigation Panel
Working with Digital Charts
Planning and Charts
2AB
Mark
Route Planning
Route, Waypoint Lists, Marks
Exercises with Digital Charts
Checking Boating
Course Exercises
Piloting Exercise
A Day's Cruise Exercise
Answers to the Day's Cruise Exercise
B Coastal Boating
Tides
Tide Predictions
High and Low Tides
Height of Tide
Tidal Range
Current
Flood and Ebb Currents
Slack Water
Current Speed and Direction
Current Predictions
US Coast Pilots
Inlets
Currents
Modern Tide and Current Tables
C Inland Boating
Plan Ahead
Charts
Piloting Equipment
Aids to Navigation
Western River Aids to Navigation System
Uniform State Waterway Marking System
River Boating
River Currents
Water Depths
River Debris
Reading the River
Mooring and Anchoring
Bridges
Dams and Locks
Jetties and Dikes
Commercial Vessels
Dredges
Lake Boating
Lake Bottoms
Storms
Inland Navigation Rules
D Sources of Charts and Related Publications
The National Ocean Service
Superintendent of Documents
Tennessee Valley Authority
The Great Lakes Cruising Club
US Army Corps of Engineers
Canadian Hydrographic Service-East Coast
Canadian Hydrographic Service-West Coast
Private Publishers
E State Boating Law Agencies
G Navigation Light Supplement
Navigation Light Requirements Powerboats Underway
Navigation Light Requirements Sailboats Under Both Sail and Power
Navigation Light Requirements Sailing Vessels Underway
Navigation Light Visibility Requirements
H Safety Forms
Float Plan
Distress Communication Form
Boating Accident Report
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