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5-B-8. c.
d.
e.
User Fees: Should be charged to at least offset day
to day operating costs and replacement of boating
equipment (i.e., PFD's, fire extinguishers, paddles,
sails, etc.).
Safety: To safeguard against the hazards that may
befall the inexperienced or unwary boater, commanding
officers of units that sponsor a MWR recreational
boating program shall ensure it entails as a minimum:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
familiarization with all Federal and State
boating regulations and safe boating practices:
familiarization with unit's boats and local
boating areas:
required safety equipment (see Federal
Requirements for Recreational Boats) on board
when boats are issued for use and complies with
USCG Auxiliary Courtesy Marine Examination (CME)
equipment requirements:
individual instruction in the use of safety
equipment;
a sign posted conspicuously in each recreational
boat "PFD will be worn by each occupant at all
times";
eligible members checking out a recreational
boat shall indicate in writing their
responsibility to ensure that the occupants wear
PFD's;
all eligible members should complete the Coast
Guard developed self-instructional "Skipper's
Course" prior to being authorized use of any
recreational boat. Prior qualification of
another command may be honored. The "Skipper's
Course." may be obtained from the Superintendent
of Documents, U. S. Printing Office, Washington,
DC 20402; and
separate qualification criteria shall be
developed for operation of sailboats. Commandant
(G-PXM) has a sample sailing qualification
criteria handout which will be provided upon
request.
Boating Courses: The following courses are offered
by the USCG Auxiliary and U. S. Power Squadrons and
may be helpful in developing your program (for
information on location of courses call 1-800-336-
BOAT):
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