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America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition

South Carolina Regulations Chapter 2 Section 8. America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition. All Boats …. Will be at idle speed within 50 feet of: Anchored boats Wharf Pier Dock Person in the water Diver-down flag Will be at idle speed within 100 yards or the Atlantic coastline .

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America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition

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  1. South Carolina Regulations Chapter 2 Section 8 America’s Boating Course3rd Edition

  2. All Boats … • Will be at idle speed within 50 feet of: • Anchored boats • Wharf • Pier • Dock • Person in the water • Diver-down flag • Will be at idle speed within 100 yards or the Atlantic coastline . • Highway 17 is Freshwater – Saltwater dividing line .

  3. Negligent Operation … • Operating a water device at more than idle speed in a no wake zone. • Failing to maintain a proper lookout for other boats or persons. • Operating too fast for conditions on the water. • Racing, or pulling a skier through a designated swimming area.

  4. Reckless Operation … • Weaving through congested traffic at more than idle speed. • Jumping the wake of another vessel within 200 feet of that vessel. • Crossing the path or wake of another vessel when the visibility around the other vessel is obstructed. • Maintaining a collision course with another vessel or object and swerving away in close proximity to the other vessel or object.

  5. Equipment • Life Jackets required as in Federal Regulations. • Person under 12 years must wear life jackets when boating in boats under 16 feet long. • Fire Extinguishers required as in Fed Regulations. • Visual Distress Signals required as in Fed Regulations. • All boats must carry efficient sound producing devices. • Less than 65.6 feet – whistle or horn • 65.6 feet and longer – bell in addition to whistle or horn

  6. Personal Watercraft (PWC) • All must wear USCG Approved life jackets. • Operate between sunrise and sunset only. • Equipped with engine cut-off ignition with activating lanyard attached to operator OR self circling. • No wake jumping where PWC leaves the water within 200 feet of the vessel creating wake.

  7. Towing Skiers/Tubers • Need two persons on tow boat – operator and an observer • A wide-angle rear view may meet observer requirement • All towed people shall wear USCG approved life jacket • No towing between sunset and sunrise • Tow boat and towed persons shall be kept clear of objects • 7

  8. Minimum Age of Operators • Under 16: • With required boater education may operate boat with 15 HP and greater • Must carry Boater Education Card when operating boat • W/O boater education, may operate with an adult (18+) aboard • No restrictions over 16 years old • 8

  9. Titling and Registration • Titling • Required for: • Sailboats • Outboard motors 5 HP and greater • All other watercraft • Exemptions: • Documented vessels • Windsurfers • Human powered boats • 9

  10. Titling and Registration • Registration • Watercraft propelled by mechanized means • Registration number and current decal clearly displayed on the boat • Carry registration papers on boat • Must renew by expiration date on decal • 10

  11. Boating Under the Influence • Consent to testing for intoxication • Inferred as under the influence if BAC 0.08% or greater • May be a combination of alcohol and drugs that impair faculties to operate • 11

  12. Boating Accidents • An operator involved in a boating accident must: • Stop his or her vessel immediately at the scene of the accident and… • Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident, unless doing so would seriously endanger his or her own vessel or passengers and… • Give in writing his or her name, address, and vessel identification to anyone injured and to the owner of any property damaged by the accident. • In addition, the operator of a vessel involved in a boating accident must call the SCDNR immediatelyat 1-800-922-5431.

  13. Prevent Pollution • International Marine Pollution Regulations Placard required on boats longer than 26 feet

  14. Sewage Regulations • Discharge of sewage is prohibited by law. • Use portable toilets or shore facilities. • Built-in facilities must be connected to • a MSD. • These rules apply to houseboats. • Know the location of “pump-out” stations. • All inland waters are no-discharge zones.

  15. Protect Your Waters • Protect South Carolina Waters and StopAquatic Hitchhikers. • Clean all Recreational Equipment while at ramp after using in any waters. • Aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our boats, trailers, and other items used in the water.

  16. Protect Your Waters • Do not take the invasive species with you. • Regular cleaning of your boat, motor, and trailer before and after using all South Carolina waters can greatly reduce the spread of aquatic nuisance species.

  17. Protect Your Waterways • Aquatic Nuisance Species of Primary Concern: • •   Aquatic Plants: Hydrilla, water hyacinth, water • lettuce, Giant Salvinia, Phragmites•   Invertebrates: Green Mussels, Zebra Mussels • (Not here yet, but)•   Fish: flathead catfish, spotted bass, Asian • carp, lionfish

  18. End Chapter 2 • Review End of Chapter 2 Questions

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