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Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council magazine Regional Emphasis USCG First District In the 1st District , paddlesport safety is a huge concern. Many fatalities occur on whitewater or in colder coastal waters as paddlers take advantage of the seasonal changes. The RBS specialist works with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, outfitters, retailers, and other paddling organizations coordinating training seminars to enhance safety awareness and risk-based...Read Full Story

Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council magazine by Mr. Harry Hogan, U.S. Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety and Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Regulatory Development Manager, U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division Executive Secretary, National Boating Safety Advisory Council To reduce the number of recreational boating accidents, many states have mandated various types of education and licensing for motorized vessel operators. There are five...Read Full Story

Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council magazine by Mr. Alston Colihan, Technical Writer The Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety administers a variety of educational outreach programs to help reduce the numbers of boating accidents, fatalities, injuries, and property damage involving recreational boats. Some examples include: The Boat Factory Visit Program Requires recreational boat manufacturers to self-certify compliance with U.S. Coast Guard...Read Full Story

Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council magazine Program Areas: Administration. A major facet under this category would be states’ boating accident reporting systems, which help the Coast Guard understand the causes of accidents to more effectively address the issues that may prevent them. Law Enforcement , including accident investigations, stolen vessel investigations, and boater assistance. Education. In 2008 almost 43 percent of the boater safety...Read Full Story

Attention Anglers! If you plan to go fishing anywhere in Canada… this is important to you! It’s true. Canada requires you to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card if you are operating a powered watercraft used for recreational purposes. September 15th, 2009 was the final deadline, and now – all boat operators must have a boating license showing proof of competency to operate any sized boat with a motor – even a canoe with a trolling motor. Stiff Fines Regulations require operators...Read Full Story