2013 national vessel examiner workshop paddle craft module 4 prepared by the national directorate of...
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2013 NATIONAL
VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP
PADDLE CRAFT
MODULE 4
Prepared by the Prepared by the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF VESSEL EXAMINATION NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF VESSEL EXAMINATION
AND AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATIONRECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATION
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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.
Workshop Objectives
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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.
Workshop Objectives
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Types of Paddle Craft
KAYAKS
ROWBOATS
CANOES
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STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS
SCULLS
PADDLE BOATS
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Types of Paddle Craft
Stand Up Paddleboard…Is it considered a vessel?
Memorandum from Chief, Boating Safety Division,
USCGDated: 03 October 2008
NOTEStand 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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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.
7012a Form
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Owner Name Attended Safe
Boating Class Attended Related
Skills Class Location Decal
7012a Form Section I
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Related Skills Class: Yes No Location of VSC- County: State: Replaced decal was: Check a selection below Last Year Outdated First Time
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Some recognized classes:Paddle Sports America USCG Auxiliary Safe Boating ClassPower SquadronAmerican Canoe AssociationLocal Metro ParksState DNR
Safe Boating Classes
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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.
Related Classes
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Registration / HIN # Make and Model Type of Paddle Craft Color (Deck / Hull) Length Where used
7012a Form Section II
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 # 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.
Registration / HIN
Sound Signal Life jackets (PFDs) Vessel Condition Navigation Lights Visual Distress Signals State/Local
Requirements
7012a Form Section III
III. Safety Check Requirements Y N N/A
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
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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 GearFederal
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 GearFederal
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 GearFederal
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 GearFederal
Overall Vessel Condition:No holesNo cracksNo lines/fittings in disrepair
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Required GearFederal
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 GearFederal
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 GearFederal
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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Required GearFederal
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.
Local / State Regulations
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Pump or bailer Spray skirt Spare paddle/oars Compass/GPS/ Charts Tow/Boat Recovery VHF Marine Radio
7012a Form Section IV
IV. Open Water Recommendations Y N N/A Pump or bailer Spray skirt Spare paddle / oars Compass / GPS / navigation chart Tow / boat recovery system Marine radio (VHF) / cell phone / PLB
Convey need and use to the paddler.
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Open Water Recommendations
Manual Pump or Bailer
Spray Skirt
Compass
Spare Oars/Paddles
GPS
EPIRB
Charts
VHF Marine Radio26
Dress appropriately Personal ID Float Plan Food and Water Assess the risk High Visibility Clothing Emergency Kit
7012a Form Section V and VE Comments
V. Other Recommendations Y N N/A
Dressed for immersion / helmet Personal ID on operator Float plan with someone on shore 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
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Self rescue systems “If Found – Contact”
Decal Accident reporting
responsibility Anchor Light Space to add comments
7012a Form Section V and VE Comments
V. Other Recommendations Y N N/A
Dressed for immersion / helmet Personal ID on operator Float plan with someone on shore 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
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Other Recommendations
EXPOSURE SUIT
HELMETS
FLOAT PLAN
FOOD & SNACKS
WATER
FIRST AIDKIT
WATERPROOF BAG FOR ID &
PERSONAL ITEMS
SUNSCREEN 29
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 FormBack of Paddler’s Copy
Helpful Details:
Information
Requirements
Recommendations
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Place the decal where it is easily seen.
Preferably on the port side forward of amidships.
Make sure it is affixed in your presence.
Placement of VSC Decal
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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.
AUXDATA
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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.
Summation
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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.
Summation
PREVENTION THROUGH PREVENTION THROUGH INTERACTIONINTERACTION
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Director (DIR-V) Kelly L. Townsend
Deputy Director (DIR-Vd) Michael S. Klacik
Division Chief – Vessel Examination (DVC-VE) Perry Taylor
Division Chief – Visitation Programs (DVC-VP) Vince Cerverizzo
Division Chief – Technical Support (DVC-VT) John Yskamp
Division Chief – Incentive Programs (DVC-VI) Keith Knotek
Division Chief – Communications (DVC-VC) Paul Mayer
We Save Lives !!!
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