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Chapter 2

Posted speed limits, swimming areas, “no wake” zones

and other restrictions should be red-ﬂ agged. They are so

noted for a reason. Sensible boat use, plus courtesy, equals

enjoyable and safe boating.

It is your responsibility to stay abreast of all federal, state

and local rules, as some laws or regulations may change or

be different from state to state. Contact your local boating

agencies for updated information.

We can not stress safety enough! Remember, there are

no brakes on your boat, and the water current and wind

velocity both affect your ability to respond. The operator

must use caution at all times to maintain control of his

vessel and especially to keep a safe distance from other

boats and obstacles.

Always keep all safety gear in optimum condition. Pay

special attention to attached tags and plates indicating

expiration dates on equipment such as ﬁ re extinguishers,

and personal flotation devices. Encourage a periodic

maintenance check on all safety equipment. Contact your

Regal dealer or marine professional for more information.

Again, remember that the captain is responsible for his

crew, passengers and vessel.

PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES

All personal flotation devices (PFD’s) must be Coast

Guard approved, in good working condition, and must

be the correct size for the wearer. All PFD’s must be

readily accessible. This means being able to wear them in

a reasonable amount of time in case of an emergency (ﬁ re,

boat sinking, etc.). They should not be stored or locked in

closed areas. Also, make sure that all coverings are removed

such as plastic from any PFD’s. Throwable devices such as

a ring buoy need to be available for immediate deployment.

A PFD should be worn at all times when your boat is

operating on the water. A PFD may save your life, but it

must be worn to do so.

As a minimum U. S. Coast Guard requirement all

recreational boats must carry one type I, II, III,

or V PFD (wearable) for each person aboard. See

the explaination following for each type. For type V to

be counted they must be used according to the label

instructions. In addition, all boats over 16’ must carry

one Type IV (throwable) PFD.

Some states require that PFD’s be worn by children of

speciﬁ c ages at all times. Check with local and state boating

agencies for particular requirements in your state before

taking children on the water. Child life jackets are classiﬁ ed

by the child’s weight and should like all life jackets be sized

before being purchased.

Remember PFD’s will not necessarily keep you from

drowning, even though they are designed to keep a person

from sinking. When purchasing PFD’s make sure it safely

ﬁ ts the person wearing it. It is a good idea to test PFD’s in

a lifeguarded shallow pool before venturing on the water.

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT

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