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Going BoatingGoing BoatingChapter 1

Section 3

America’s Boating Course

3rd Edition

America’s Boating Course

3rd Edition

Presented by the

St Paul Sail and Power Squadron

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About GasolineAbout Gasoline

Vapors are explosiveVapors are heavier than airFumes accumulate in bilgeHas a strong odorYou are responsible for

spills

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Before-Fueling ChecklistBefore-Fueling Checklist

Fuel in daylight

Tie securely to dock

Put out all flames; no smoking

Shut off engines & electrical equipment

• especially the bilge blower

Close doors, hatches, portholes

Fire extinguisher close-by

All passengers off the boat

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While-Fueling ChecklistWhile-Fueling Checklist

Keep hatches and portholes closed

Keep fuel nozzle in contact with deck plate

Estimate fuel needed• fill only 95% full

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After-Fueling ChecklistAfter-Fueling ChecklistClose filler pipe opening

Wipe up any spillage

•leave wipers on shore

Open all portholes, doors, hatches

Turn on bilge blower, if so equipped

•run blower minimum of 4 minutes

Sniff bilge for vapors

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Fueling SafetyFueling Safety

Green Turtle Bay Marine, Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Three boats lost, seven severely damaged, skipper died

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PWC FuelingPWC Fueling

Check system for leaksFill tank slowly - do not overfillAfter fueling ventilate engine

compartmentCheck for spills

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Use Your NoseUse Your Nose

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PWC Fuel SelectorPWC Fuel Selector

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Check the ForecastCheck the Forecast

Check weather …

Before leaving home; TV, radio, etc.

Before casting off; VHF marine radio

Underway – be observant

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Preparing to Cast OffPreparing to Cast Off

File float plan• Where going• When returning• Who’s on board• Safety

equipment on board

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Prepare to Cast OffPrepare to Cast Off

DoubleCheck

Equipment

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Prepare to Cast OffPrepare to Cast Off

Load boat

properly

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Prepare to Cast OffPrepare to Cast Off

Communicate with

passengers

Wear life preserve

rs

Designate & train

alternate skipper

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Prepare to Cast OffPrepare to Cast Off

Start & warm

engines

Check engine

compartment

Run blowers…

•Minimum of 4 minutes

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Casting Off - 1 Wind “Off” DockCasting Off - 1 Wind “Off” Dock

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3wind

or

current

1. Release all lines2. Push boat away from dock3. Shift into forward and depart

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Casting Off – 2Wind “From” Astern

Casting Off – 2Wind “From” Astern

1. Release stern line

2. Push stern out2. Release bow

line after stern is clear

3. Shift into reverse

3. Back out

When clear, shift into forward & depart

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Casting Off - 3 Wind “Toward“ Dock

Casting Off - 3 Wind “Toward“ Dock

wind

or

current

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3

1. Place fenders2. Release stern line3. Shift into forward, steer bow toward dock4. Release bow line after stern is clear

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DockingDocking

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Mate stands helpless as boat drifts off

Marina in Sight

Dock lines Ready?

Fenders out?

Mate circles boat

Scold mate

Send mate aloft to

spot slip

Circle & shout at

mate

Bladder empty?

Can you see empty

slip?

Fenders on right side?

Wind blowing off dock?

Speed?

Circle & find

fenders

Try again

Make fast, prepare beverage

Anchor, row dog ashore

Stranger steps forward, catches line

Ram dock

Has crowd gathered?Lucky slob!!

Loudly blame crew, engine, dog, etc.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Just Right!

Too Slow

Too Fast

NoNo

No

No

No

Yes NoNo

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Docking - 1“No” Wind or Current

Docking - 1“No” Wind or Current

1. Approach at narrow angle

2. Use momentum – drift

3. Secure to dock

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Docking - 2Wind “On” Dock

Docking - 2Wind “On” Dock

1

2

3

wind

or

current

1. Approach parallel to dock

2. Drift

3. Let wind push

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Docking - 3Wind Or Current “Off”

Dock

Docking - 3Wind Or Current “Off”

Dock

wind

or

current

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3

1. Use sharp angle of approach and secure “after” spring line

2. Apply forward power and use steering control to bring stern to dock

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Tying To Floats And Piers

Tying To Floats And Piers

bow line

stern line

spring lines spring lines

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chock

chafing gear

Chafing Gear

Prevents Line Wear

Chafing Gear

Prevents Line Wear

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Maintain stability and balanceControl wake – maintain a comfortable distance

Be courteous and observe rules

While Under WayWhile Under Way

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Know Location

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Boats Waiting

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Wait for Boats to Exit

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Adjust Fenders

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No VHF?

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Follow Direction

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Follow Direction

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Follow Direction

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Pick Up Line

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Doors Closing

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Doors Closed

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Water Level

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Depart Slowly

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