Safe boating manual

State Water Project Recreation Facilities Contains information about many of the State Water Project recreational facilities in California, including amenity listings, contact information, and location. Fundamentals of Boating ABCs of California Boating Explains state boating laws and regulations for equipment, rules of the road, vessel operation, accident reporting, and aids to navigation.

Includes an alcohol consumption and blood-alcohol chart in English or Spanish. Carbon Monoxide Includes required decals. Boaters: Protect Yourself from this silent Killer! Comic book which educates school-age children about marine carbon monoxide. Classes California boating safety class gives the who, what, where, when, why and how of boating safety classes. Courses California boating safety course is a page workbook you can study at home at your own pace.

Covers state and federal laws, rules of the road, and much more. Take the optional question test and send it to us for your official certificate of completion.

Drowning Prevention Checklist Offers pool and spa owners a checklist of pointers to help prevent child drownings in English or Spanish. Fire Extinguishers Describes the various types of Coast Guard-approved extinguishers for motor boats and the laws regarding them. Hunters and Anglers Recommends safety precautions for people who use small boats to hunt and fish. Life Jackets and the Law Describes the various types of lifesaving devices, and the number and types required to be carried on board.

Maintenance Checklist This page booklet will help those who conduct boat cleaning, repair, and maintenance activities outside of a boat repair facility to identify ways to prevent pollutants from entering California waterways. Marine Security Provides tips on protecting your boat and gear from theft. Paddle Craft: Be Smart Be Safe, Have Fun Covers the required equipment and recommended safety practices for using canoes, kayaks, and inflatable rafts.

Personal Watercraft PWC Contains information on boating safety classes, required and recommended equipment, the rules of the road, registration, and restrictions on speed, noise and age in English or Spanish. Quiet Boating For Everyone Provides information on the state's motorboat noise laws, and how to be a quiet boater. Safety Card Boating safety card illustrates the rules of the road, the California Waterway Marking system, weather advisories, and recognized distress signals, on a 5" by 8" card.

On this page. Study for your licence Everything you need to know to pass both the general boat licence knowledge test and the personal watercraft PWC licence knowledge test is in the Boating Handbook.

Disclaimer While all care is taken in producing the Boating Handbook, no responsibility is taken or warranty made with respect to the accuracy of any information, data or representation. Keeping waterways safe You can also find all the information from the Boating Handbook on our website.

The safety and rules section includes helpful information on how to prepare for a safe day on the water, such as: checklists for essential safety equipment rules for wearing a lifejacket , and what to do in an emergency. It also outlines how to: safely dispose of waste minimise your impact on marine animals and plants. Understand the key rules to keep you and others safe by accessing the Boating Handbook.

Always wear a lifejacket — it can only save your life if you are wearing it. Check the weather before you go and when you're out, and take extra care in cold water. Always travel at a safe speed and keep a look out for others. Firstly, as well as the mandatory online course, you may refer to the guide as an aid while you study online. You are also allowed to consult it while taking the final test open-book exam.

The study guide is complete. With the printed manual, it will be easier for you to go back and check information of which you are unsure. Please order by calling AceBoater. If you drive any kind of motorized pleasure craft in Canada, you must have proof of competency. Regardless of age, length of boat or motor power, you must have proof.