FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR RECREATIONAL BOATERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Page
COAST GUARD BOARDING POLICY
0
INTRODUCTION
1
REGISTRATION, NUMBERING & DOCUMENTATION
2
DISPLAY OF NUMBERS
3
Notification of Changes to a Numbers Vessel
3
LAW ENFORCEMENT
4-6
Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
4-6
Negligent Operation
4-6
Termination of Use
4-6
Reporting of Boating Accidents
4-6
Fatal Accidents
4-6
Rendering Assistance
4-6
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
7-11
Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs)
7-11
Child PFD Requirements
7-11
Types of PFDs
7-11
Water Skiing, PWC's & PFD's
7-11
Visual Distress Signals
12-15
Pyrotechnic Devices
12-15
Non-Pyrotechnic Devices
12-15
Fire Extinguishers
16-17
Ventilation
18-19
Backfire Flame Control
20
Sound Producing Devices
21
Navigation Rules
22-28
Navigation Lights
22-28
Shapes and Lights
22-28
FCC Regulations
29
Pollution Regulations
30-31
Marine Sanitation Devices
32
Additional Recommended Equipment
32
VESSELS OPERATING OFFSHORE
33-34
Communications
33-34
Satellite EPIRBs
33-34
Inflatable Life Rafts
33-34
Immersion Suits
33-34
Requirements for the Auxiliary CME Decal
35
OPERATING PROCEDURES
36
Navigation Rules
36
Aids to Navigation
37-39
Lateral Aids
37-39
Mid-Channel Markers
37-39
Information & Regulatory Markers
37-39
Nautical Charts
40
SAFTEY AND SURVIVAL TIPS
41-43
Vessel Condition
41-43
Loading Your Vessel
41-43
Anchoring
41-43
Stern Anchoring
41-43
Fueling Precautions
41-43
Fuel Management
41-43
Marine Rated Parts
41-43
Float Plan
41-43
Weather
41-43
Small Boats and Water Activities
44-45
Staying Afloat
44-45
Cold Water Suvival
44-45
Boaters Check List
46
Float Plan
47
