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PART 7 - WATER SAFETY
1. For the purpose of this Part, the word “Boat ” and extensions, implies any form of watercraft.
2. GENERAL -- The following Articles on boating are to be observed in concert with the regulations made by the US Coast Guard and any applicable local authorities pertaining to public boating.
A). Before allowing a youth member to take part in any form of boating, the Leader or other person in charge shall be familiar with all sections of this rule. In interpreting this rule for each activity they shall consider carefully all circumstances and carry out every precaution that would be taken by a prudent parent.
3. REGULAR BOATING -- Each Sate Council shall appoint, if applicable, a Water Safety Committee of active or retired Seafarer Leaders or Sea Rovers who shall work with the ASC Seafarers. This Committee shall keep up to date with Coast Guard Regulations and advise the State Council of any additional rules and regulations needed for this section.
A). The Water Safety Committee shall provide for the issue and observance of regulations concerning the waters of their State. The use, condition and equipment of all boats used and the safety of those using them will be a priority.
B). The Water Safety Committee shall adopt regulations to meet the following requirements:
i). Each boat shall be equipped with a painter and bailer(s).
ii). Each boat equipped with drain holes shall have 2 spare plugs attached to the boat by lanyards.
iii). Each boat traveling after dark and not required by law to carry any navigation light(s) shall be equipped with a flashlight or lantern to be used if necessary to make its presence known.
iv). Sail and powerboats shall be equipped with paddles or oars.
v).
Powerboats
shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher of the
required class.
vi). All persons taking part in boating should be able to swim 50 meters in clothes.
vii). All persons taking part in “boating” shall put on an approved PFD (Personal Flotation Device) prior to entering a boat.
viii). Each boat shall be properly manned with a competent person in charge.
ix) A person in command of a boat shall have any required local
certification, or participate in an optional safety course.
WHERE NO WATER SAFETY COMMITTEE EXISTS, ALL MEMBERS, AS OCCASIONAL USERS, SHALL FULLY COMPLY WITH “3-B {i-viii} INCLUSIVE.
4. Where Groups and Areas, or Districts own or have exclusive use of boats & life jackets, the Water Safety Committee shall adopt regulations to meet the following requirements:
A). Each boat, when full of water, shall have the ability to remain afloat and support its crew in the water.
B). Each
canoe, rowing boat and sailing
boat should be painted Yellow below the water
line.
C). The limit
of sail, and or motor power, and the passenger and weight load, that each boat
may carry, shall be set. (AS PER MANUFACTURER’S SPECS)
D). Each boat shall have clearly marked on the stern the maximum number of people and weight it can safely carry. These limitations are not to be exceeded.
E). Each
boat shall be inspected annually by a competent member of the State Water
Safety Committee, who shall, if the boat is found
to be satisfactory, issue a “Boat Certificate” for each seaworthy
boat he inspects
F). Life jackets shall be inspected annually to ensure they are in good condition.
SWIMMING
5. No member shall be permitted to swim alone, the “Buddy” system shall be used at all times.
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