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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY. 2011 NATIONAL VESSEL EXAMINER WORKSHOP PADDLECRAFT MODULE 4. Prepared by the NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF VESSEL EXAMINATION AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY VISITATION. Workshop Objectives. V-Dept. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Prepared by the Prepared by the NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF VESSEL EXAMINATION NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF VESSEL EXAMINATION
AND AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY VISITATIONRECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY VISITATION
To familiarize our Vessel Examiners with the variety of Paddle Craft that they may encounter in the performance of their duties
To introduce our Vessel Examiners to the new “7012a Form” for Paddle Craft Vessel Safety Checks, and explain the significant changes
To help educate our 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
Types of Paddle Craft
KAYAKS
ROWBOATS
CANOES
Types of Paddle Craftcontinued
PADDLEBOARDS
SCULLS
PADDLE BOATS
New “7012a” Form The 7012a form
Created by the National V-Department Staff
Released in Dec.2010 Currently available in
online version Available through
ANSC (in a carbon copy form / Spring 2011)
To be used for Paddle Craft VSC’s in place of the current 7012 form for 2011
New “7012a” Formcontinued
To be completed in the same manner as the 7012 form
Broken down into 5 sections, plus a Vessel Examiner Comments space for any handwritten notes
Sections 1, 2, and 3, must be completed for award of the VSC decal
Section I Name Attended
Safe Boating Class Related Skills Class
Location County and State
Current Decal Status
Last Year Outdated First Time
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Related Skills Class: Yes No Location of VSC- County: State: Replaced decal was: Check a selection below Last Year Outdated First Time
Some recognized classes:
USCG Auxiliary Safe Boating ClassPower SquadronAmerican Canoe AssociationLocal Metro ParksState DNROthers
Safe Boating Classes
Some related classes:
USCG Auxiliary Paddle Sports America ClassACA Level I
Intro to Paddlecraft Basic Paddling Skills Rescue & Safety
Local Metro ParksLocal Sporting Goods & Outdoor Stores
Bass Pro Shops Gander Mountain Cabela’s
Related Skills Classes
Section II Registration and/or HIN # Make and Model Type of Paddle Craft
Kayak, Canoe, Row Boat, Paddleboard, Scull, Other
Color Deck / Hull
Length Where used
Protected Open Swift
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
Section III Sound Signal Life jackets (PFD’s) Overall Vessel Condition
a. through f.
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
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
The whistle needs to be readily available to any paddle craft operator
Any approved sound producing device can be used
Required GearFederal
Life Jackets (PFD’s)Life Jacket: You must have a wearable USCG approved (TYPE I, II, or III) PFD for each person on board in all waters
Though not required to be worn at all times, a Life Jacket should be worn at all times when underway (A PFD can save your life, but only if you wear it)
Kayaks and canoes are exempt from carrying the additional throwable PFD (Type IV PFD) that is required for other boats over 16 ft
Required GearFederal
Required GearFederal
Overall Vessel ConditionVessel should be in good serviceable condition
No leaky holes No cracks No lines or fittings in
disrepair
Navigation lights: minimum requirement a lantern or flashlight showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision
Visual Distress Signals :
Paddlecraft must be equipped with U.S.C.G. approved Visual Distress Signal’s when on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas & those waters connected directly to them that are greater than 2 miles wide.Signals can be pyrotechnic or electronic (electronic are accepted for night use only).
Required GearFederal
Local / State Regulations:Vessel Examiners must be knowledgeable of their home State requirements before doing a Vessel Safety Check on any paddle craftIf you are performing Vessel Safety Checks in different States, please refer to that State’s Maritime Law Enforcement Agency for their specific laws
* DISCUSSION *
Take a minute to briefly discuss your State’s requirements
Local / State Regulations
Section IV 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
It is important that the Vessel Examiner be familiar with these items and their uses to help educate novice paddlers during VSC’s.
Open Water Recommendations
Manual Pump or Bailer
Spray Skirt
Compass
Spare Oars/Paddles
GPS
EPIRB
Charts
VHF Marine Radio
Section V Dress appropriately Personal ID
Waterproof bag
Float Plan Food and Water Assess the risk High Visibility Clothing Emergency Kit Self rescue systems “If Found – Contact” Decal Accident reporting responsibility
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
Other Recommendations
EXPOSURE SUIT
HELMETS
FLOAT PLAN
FOOD & SNACKS
WATER
FIRST AIDKIT
WATERPROOF BAG FOR ID &
PERSONAL ITEMS
SUNSCREEN
Other RecommendationsNew “If Found – Contact” Decal
“If Found – Contact” DecalThe VE should recommend that the paddler use this decal and provide the paddler with one during VSC, if possible."Available by DIRAUX or your District RBS Specialist. Please see your DSO-VE for specific contact information."
7012a FormBack of Paddler’s Copy
Back of Paddler’s Copy The back of the paddler’s copy
of the 7012a form contains useful information and details, which correspond to the boxes on the front of the form
This allows the VE to flip the form over and locate the answers to questions that may be asked of him/her during an inspection
This information can also be useful to the paddler
Hopefully this workshop has helped provide you with some new information and tools to expand your Paddle Craft knowledge.
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.
As Vessel Examiners we need to realize that not all Paddlers we are going to make contact with are experienced, it is our job to educate all we encounter to the best of our
abilities.
Summation
PREVENTION THROUGH INTERACTIONPREVENTION THROUGH INTERACTION
Director (DIR-V) Lillian M. Haines
Deputy Director (DIR-VD) Richard E. Myrick
Division Chief – Qualifications (DVC-VQ) Carole A. Falcone
Division Chief – Technical Support (DVC-VT) James F. Lubner
Division Chief – Incentive Programs (DVC-VI) Michael S. Klacik
Division Chief – Communications (DVC-VC) Paul J. Mayer Jr.
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