1&2 Introduction
Educational Objectives
3 The Boat
Terminology
Boat Types
Measuring Length
Hull designs
Types of hulls
Propulsion
Carbon Monoxide
Capacity Plate
Engine Systems
Checklist
Review Quiz - 3
4 Legal Requirements
Who May Operate
Registration and Numbering
Hull ID Number
Required Equipment
Personal Flotation Devices
Navigation Lights
Fire Extinguishers
Ventilation
Backfire Flame Arrestor
Sound Producing Device
Visual Distress Signals
Pollution Regulations
MSDs
No Discharge Zones
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Recommended Equipment
Review Quiz- 4
5 Preparation
Vessel Check List
Trailering
Environmental Conditions
Leeway
Tide and Current
Local Hazards
Float Plan
Preventive Maintenance
Fueling
Review Quiz-5
6 Operations
Operator responsibility
Homeland Security
BUI
Navigation Rules
Definitions
Proper Lookout
Seamanship
Sound Signals
Rules of the Road
Meeting & Crossing
Commercial Vessels
Restricted Visibility
Aids to Navigation
Review Quiz-6
7 Getting Underway
Line Handling
Docking/Undocking
Maneuvering Underway
Anchoring
Water Sports
Hunting and Fishing
Swimming
Diving and Snorkling
Paddle Sports
Skiing and Towing
Personal Watercraft
Review Quiz-7
8 Accidents
Fatal Vs Non-fatal
Accident Reports
Crew Overboard
Assistance from Shore
Hypothermia
Fires on Board
First Aid
Rendering Assistance
Running Aground
Review Quiz-8
9 Special Items
Vessel Repairs
Locks
Dams
Security
Sailing
Review Quiz-9
State Requirements
Final Exam
Chapter
VIII - Accidents
Section
4 - Assistance From Shore
Assistance From Shore
Every year people drown within a short distance of the shore. When some trauma happens, such as stepping off an underwater shelf the surprise itself can cause a drowning response. The victim, even if they can swim, suddenly can not shout for help and just splashes around in the water. Exhaustion can occur in a minute or less and the person then quits splashing and sinks. Should you find someone needing assistance from shore, remember the following.
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REACH out your hand, a pole, belt, line, boat hook or anything that can be held onto. If this doesn’t work… |
| THROW anything that floats and that the victim can hold onto, a life ring, PFD, beach ball, cooler, etc. If they are too far away and can’t reach the floating object… |  |
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ROW out to the victim if a boat is near taking anything that floats with you. As you approach take an oar and reach out to the person so they can hold onto something and pull themselves to the boat. If none of the above things are possible… |
| GO for help. Do not try to make a rescue by swimming to the victim unless you are a certified life guard. The drowning victim could grab hold of you and pull you down even if you are a good swimmer. |  |
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