Transcript UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
AUXILIARY
2013 NATIONAL
VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP
PADDLE CRAFT
MODULE 4
Prepared by the
NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF VESSEL EXAMINATION
AND
RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATION
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Workshop Objectives
 Familiarize Vessel Examiners with the variety
of Paddle Craft they may encounter in the
performance of their duties.
 Review the “7012a Form” for Paddle Craft
Vessel Safety Checks and explain the
significant changes.
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Workshop Objectives
 Help educate Vessel Examiners to understand
the specific needs of these craft, and provide
them with recommendations to enhance their
personal contacts with the paddling public.
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Types of Paddle Craft
KAYAKS
CANOES
ROWBOATS
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Types of Paddle Craft
SCULLS
STAND UP
PADDLEBOARDS
PADDLE
BOATS
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Stand Up Paddleboard…Is it considered a vessel?
Memorandum from Chief,
Boating Safety Division, USCG
Dated: 03 October 2008
NOTE
Stand Up Paddleboards are required to carry the same
safety equipment as all paddle craft per Federal
Regulations
7012a Form
 Created by the National
V-Directorate Staff.
 Available from ANSC.
 To be used for Paddle
Craft VSC in place of
the current 7012 form.
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7012a Form
 Completed in the same
manner as the 7012 form.
 Contains 5 sections plus a
Vessel Examiner
Comments space for notes.
 Sections I, II, and III
required for award of the
VSC decal.
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7012a Form
Section I
 Owner Name
 Attended Safe
Boating Class
 Attended Related
Skills Class
 Location
 Decal
I. Owner / Operator Information
Name:
Attended Safe Boating Class:
Yes
No
Attended Related Skills Class: Yes
No
Location of VSC- County:
State:
Replaced decal was: Check a selection below
Last Year
Outdated
First Time
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Safe Boating Classes
Some recognized classes:
 Paddle Sports America
 USCG Auxiliary Safe Boating Class
 Power Squadron
 American Canoe Association
 Local Metro Parks
 State DNR
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Related Classes
Some related classes:
American Canoe Association (ACA) offers a
variety of Levels of skills classes based on
the ability and knowledge of the paddler.
From Introduction to Kayaking/Canoeing,
to basic paddling, to rescue techniques.
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7012a Form
Section II
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II. Paddle Craft Information
Registration No.
HIN:
Make & Model:
Kayak
Canoe
Row Boat
Paddleboard
Scull
Other:
Color: Deck
Hull
Length (in feet): <12
12-16
>16
Water craft used in: Protected
Open
Swift
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Registration / HIN #
Make and Model
Type of Paddle Craft
Color (Deck / Hull)
Length
Where used
Registration / HIN
Registration # only required if particular
state requires that the paddle craft to be
registered.
HIN# can be found on starboard side at the
stern. However, stand up paddleboards
will not have a HIN# etched into it like
kayaks.
7012a Form
Section III
 Sound Signal
 Life jackets (PFDs)
 Vessel Condition
 Navigation Lights
 Visual Distress Signals
 State/Local
Requirements
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III. Safety Check Requirements
Sound signal (whistle, horn, etc)
Life jacket(s)
Overall Vessel Condition: as applies
a. Hull & deck sound
b. Hatch covers (good condition/secure)
c. Deck lines & Bungee Cords
d. Hardware secure (in working order)
e. Bulkheads/Airbags/Flotation
f. Paddle Oars (serviceable)
Navigation Lights; White lights
Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
State and/or Local Requirements
Y
N
N/A
Required Gear
Federal
Sound Producing Device:
 Navigation rules require sound signals
to be made under certain circumstances
as well as in periods of reduced
visibility .
 The most common sound producing
device a paddler carries is a whistle.
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Required Gear
Federal
Sound Producing Device:
 The whistle needs to be readily
available to any paddle craft operator.
 Any USCG approved sound producing
device can be used.
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Required Gear
Federal
Life Jackets:
 You must have a wearable USCG approved
(TYPE I, II, or III) PFD for each person on board
in all waters.
 Though not required, Type I, II, and III Life
Jackets should be worn when underway (a life
jacket can save your life, but only if you wear it).
 Type V must be worn to be counted.
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Required Gear
Federal
Throwable Type IV:
 Kayaks and canoes are exempt from
carrying the additional throwable PFD
(Type IV PFD) that is required for other
boats 16 feet or longer.
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Required Gear
Federal
Overall Vessel Condition:
 No holes
 No cracks
 No lines/fittings in
disrepair
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Required Gear
Federal
Navigation lights: minimum requirement
 A lantern or flashlight showing a white
light which shall be exhibited in
sufficient time to prevent collision.
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Required Gear
Federal
Visual Distress Signals:
 Paddle craft must be equipped with
U.S.C.G. approved Visual Distress Signals
when on coastal waters, the Great Lakes,
territorial seas & those waters connected
directly to them that are greater than 2
miles wide.
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Required Gear
Federal
Visual Distress Signals:
 Between sunset and sunrise, no person may use a boat less than 16 feet in length unless
visual distress signals suitable for night use, selected from the list in 33 CFR 175.130 or 33 CFR
175.135, in the number required, are on board.
 No person may use a boat 16 feet or more in length unless visual distress signals selected
from the list in 33 CFR 175.130 or the alternatives in 33 CFR 175.135, in the number required,
are on board. Devices suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use, or devices
suitable for both day and night use, must be carried.
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Local / State Regulations
Local / State Regulations:
 If you are performing Vessel Safety Checks
in different States, refer to that State’s
Maritime Law Enforcement Agency for
their specific laws.
 Discuss your State’s requirements.
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7012a Form
Section IV
 Pump or bailer
 Spray skirt
 Spare paddle/oars
Convey need and use  Compass/GPS/
Charts
to the paddler.
 Tow/Boat Recovery
 VHF Marine Radio
IV. Open Water Recommendations
Pump or bailer
Spray skirt
Spare paddle / oars
Compass / GPS / navigation chart
Tow / boat recovery system
Marine radio (VHF) / cell phone / PLB
Y
N
N/A
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Open Water Recommendations
Charts
Spare
Oars/Paddles
Spray Skirt
Manual Pump
or Bailer
EPIRB
Compass
GPS
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VHF
Marine Radio
7012a Form
Section V and VE Comments
 Dress appropriately
 Personal ID
 Float Plan
 Food and Water
 Assess the risk
 High Visibility Clothing
 Emergency Kit
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V. Other Recommendations
Dressed for immersion / helmet
Personal ID on operator
Float plan with someone on shore
Y
Adequate food and water / Sun Protection
Assess the risk / good awareness
High visibility clothing, gear, etc.
Appropriate emergency kit (might
include first-aid kit, knife, repair kit, etc.)
Appropriate self-rescue system / skills
Contact information affixed to craft
Accident Reporting – Owner Responsible
Anchor lights (if applicable)
Vessel Examiner Comments
N
N/A
7012a Form
Section V and VE Comments
 Self rescue systems
 “If Found – Contact”
Decal
 Accident reporting
responsibility
 Anchor Light
 Space to add comments
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V. Other Recommendations
Dressed for immersion / helmet
Personal ID on operator
Float plan with someone on shore
Y
Adequate food and water / Sun Protection
Assess the risk / good awareness
High visibility clothing, gear, etc.
Appropriate emergency kit (might
include first-aid kit, knife, repair kit, etc.)
Appropriate self-rescue system / skills
Contact information affixed to craft
Accident Reporting – Owner Responsible
Anchor lights (if applicable)
Vessel Examiner Comments
N
N/A
Other Recommendations
FOOD & SNACKS
HELMETS
WATER
EXPOSURE
SUIT
WATERPROOF
BAG FOR ID &
PERSONAL
ITEMS
SUNSCREEN
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FIRST AID
KIT
FLOAT PLAN
Other Recommendations
“If Found – Contact” Decal
 Recommend that the
paddler use this decal.
 Provide the paddler with
one during VSC.
 Available from DIRAUX
or your District RBS
Specialist.
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7012a Form
Back of Paddler’s Copy
Helpful Details:
 Information
 Requirements
 Recommendations
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Placement of VSC Decal
 Place the decal where it is easily seen.
 Preferably on the port side forward of
amidships.
 Make sure it is affixed in your presence.
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AUXDATA
 This information needs to be completed
when you fill out your 7038 and will now
be entered as 10F in AUXDATA.
 The category is available to your FSO-IS.
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Summation
 As Vessel Examiners, remember that a VSC
is an opportunity for us to educate the
boating public on the subject of safe boating.
 This workshop is not designed to make
Paddle Craft experts out of you, but to help
you improve your personal interactions with
members of the paddling community.
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Summation
Hopefully this workshop has helped to
provide you with some new information and
tools which will enable you to become a
better paddle craft Vessel Examiner.
PREVENTION THROUGH
INTERACTION
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2013 V-Directorate Staff Officers
Director (DIR-V)
Deputy Director (DIR-Vd)
Division Chief – Vessel Examination (DVC-VE)
Division Chief – Visitation Programs (DVC-VP)
Division Chief – Technical Support (DVC-VT)
Division Chief – Incentive Programs (DVC-VI)
Division Chief – Communications (DVC-VC)
Kelly L. Townsend
Michael S. Klacik
Perry Taylor
Vince Cerverizzo
John Yskamp
Keith Knotek
Paul Mayer
We Save Lives !!!
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