Boating Study Guide with Complete Solution

Boating Study Guide with Complete Solution PFD (personal flotation device) - -most important safety equipment -should wear whenever boating -should always have on board -must be approved by coast guard -must be right size -must have enough buoyancy Type I PFD--offshore - -for rough/remote waters -turn unconcious wearer face side up in water -hard to swim in -adult--22 lbs buoyancy -child--11 lbs Type II PFD--near shore - -for calm, inland water -less bulky than Type I -may not turn unconscious wearer face side up in the water -adult--15 lbs buoyancy -child--11 lbs Type III PFD--flotation aid - -calm, inland water -specifically made for water sports Ex: float coats, fishing vests, water sport vests -will not turn unconcious face side up -adult-- 15 lbs -child--11 lbs Type IV PFD--throw able device - -throw to someone who fell overboard -held, not worn Ex: ring buoy, horseshoe buoy, floating cushions Type V PFD--special use - Ex: deck suits, work vests, board sailing vests -special uses and locations PFD label - -intended use of device -size of person it will fit -special care instructions -how to properly wear it -if its US coast guard approved check label of PFD to - -right size -right type for activity -US coast guard approved Federal Guidelines of PFDs - -need wearable PFD for every person on board (right sizes) (most important!) -if boat is longer than 16 ft-- need 1 Type IV (throwable) PFD -if PFD is damaged-- its not longer approved Don't use inflatable PFDs - -high impact water activities -under 16 -can't swim