HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Roselvie Noguera-Miami River PamphletBoater's Tips:
♦ Be aware at all times when large vessels
are approaching. They are very difficult to
maneuver due to the narrow space be-
tween shops, boats, restaurants and may
require a mile or more to stop. It is up to
the small boat operator to keep safely out
of the way of these ships.
♦ Keep your boat in good repair with all nec-
essary safety equipment on board.
♦ Monitor channel 16 for distress calling
and safety, ship to ship and ship to coast.
♦ Be sure your boat is visible at night to
avoid accidents.
♦ Know your boat's limitations and respect
them.
♦ Jet skis are boats, too, and must follow all
boating regulations.
♦ Be careful to prevent spills during fueling
and when adding oil.
♦ Always check weather conditions.
♦ Finally, the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary and
Power Squadrons offer free boating safety
classes. These are Interesting and in-
formative.
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Manatees may be found in fresh or salt waters, preferring
calmer rivers, estuaries, bays, and canals. In the winter,
manatees seek warmer waters and often congregate in
discharge areas near power plants or natural warm water
springs. Boaters should avoid manatee habitats and use
caution when traveling in known manatee travel corridors.
It is illegal to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine
mammal, including manatees. Any act that disrupts a man-
atee's normal behavior is punishable by a fine of up to
$500 and/or imprisonment for up to 60 days. Conviction
on the federal level is punishable by fine of up to $50,000
and/or one-year imprisonment.
Common Sound Signals
When changing directions:
* One short blast tells boaters "I intend to pass you on my port
(left side)."
* Two short blasts tell boaters "I intend to pass you on my
starboard (right) side."
* Three short blasts tell boaters "I am backing up."
Restricted Visibility,
* One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes
Is the signal used by power -driven vessels when underway.
* One prolonged blast plus two short blasts at intervals of not
more than two minutes Is the signal used by sailing vessels.
Warning:
* One prolonged blast is a warning signal.
* Five (or more) short, rapid blasts signals danger or signals that
you do not understand or that you disagree with other boat-
ers intentions.
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Boater's Tips
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Law Enforcement - Miami Police Marine Patrol
(305) 603-6640
Recreational boaters have a role in keeping
our waterways safe and secure.
Persons who violate boating laws and regu-
lations may be subject to fines or, for more
serious violations, subject to arrest.
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Alcohol & Drugs
Florida law prohibits anyone from boating
under the influence (BUI). That is, it is illegal
to operate any boat or to manipulate any wa-
ter ski, sailboard or similar device while intox-
icated due to alcohol or any combination of
alcohol, a controlled substance, or drugs. Alco-
hol and drugs cause impaired balance, blurred
vision, poor coordination, impaired judgement
and slower reaction time. Because you can
drink faster than your system can burn the
alcohol off, there is an increasing level of alco-
hol in your blood. This level is referred to as
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). The best
thing you can do for your safety and the safe-
ty of your passengers and other boaters is
simple... Don't Drink and Boat!
Obstructing
Navigation
Boat operators should always be considerate
of other boat operators even when stopping
to anchor or moor. It is illegal to:
♦ Operate any boat in such a way that will
interfere unnecessarily with the safe
navigation of other vessels on the wa-
terway.
♦ Anchor a boat in the traveled portion of
the river or channel that will prevent or
interfere with any other vessel passing
through the same area.
♦ Moor or attach a boat to a buoy (other
than a mooring buoy), beacon, light or
any other navigational aid placed on
public waters by proper authorities.
It is unlawful to operate a boat in the following
reckless or dangerous manner:
♦ Reckless or careless operation
♦ Improper speed
♦ Exceeding maximum loading or horsepower
♦ Riding on the bow, deck or gunwale
Boating Regulatory Zones
It is important that boat operators look for
signs, understand what they mean, and abide by
the speed regulations.
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To operate a boat powered by a motor of 10 horse-
power or greater (including PWCs), a person who
was born on or afterjanuary 1, 1988, must have
completed a boater education course approved by
the National Association of State Boating Law Ad-
ministrators (NASBLA) or passed an approved
equivalency exam.
No one under 14 years of age may operate any
PWC on Florida waters at any time, even if such
person possesses a Boating Safety Education ID
Card.
No one under the age of 18 years may rent/ lease
a PWC.
It is also illegal for the owner of a PWC to know-
ingly allow a person under 14 years of age to oper-
ate a PWC.
You must have a Florida Certificate of Registration
and validation decal to operate a vessel legally on
public waters of Florida.
The Certificate of Registration must be on board
and available for inspection by an enforcement
officer whenever the vessel is operated.
For state boating law information, call the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC):
850-488-5600
Or visit the FWC website at:
www.MyFWC.com
For federal boating laws, visit the U.S Coast Guard's
boating safety website:
www.uscgboating.org