Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition 1 South Carolina Regulations Chapter 2 Section 8 >>

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends All Boats 2 Will be at idle speed within 50 feet of Anchored boats Wharf Pier Dock Person in the water Diver-down flag Will be at idle speed within 100 yards or the Atlantic coastline Highway 17 is Freshwater – Saltwater dividing line

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Negligent Operation 3 Operating a water device at more than idle speed in a no wake zone Failing to maintain a proper lookout for other boats or persons Operating too fast for conditions on the water Racing, or pulling a skier through a designated swimming area

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Reckless Operation 4 Weaving through congested traffic at more than idle speed Jumping the wake of another vessel within 200 feet of that vessel Crossing the path or wake of another vessel when the visibility around the other vessel is obstructed Maintaining a collision course with another vessel or object and swerving away in close proximity to the other vessel or object

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Equipment 5 Life Jackets required as in Federal Regulations Person under 12 years must wear life jackets when boating in boats under 16 feet long. Fire Extinguishers required as in Fed Regulations Visual Distress Signals required as in Fed Regulations All boats must carry efficient sound producing devices. Boats 39.4 feet to 65.6 feet must carry whistle and bell.

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Personal Watercraft (PWC) 6 All must wear USCG Approved life jackets Operate between sunrise and sunset only Equipped with engine cut-off ignition with activating lanyard attached to operator OR self circling No wake jumping where PWC leaves the water within 200 feet of the vessel creating wake

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Towing Skiers/Tubers Need two persons on tow boat – operator and an observer A wide-angle rear view may meet observer requirement All towed people shall wear USCG approved life jacket No towing between sunset and sunrise Tow boat and towed persons shall be kept clear of objects >> 7

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Minimum Age of Operators Under 16: With required boater education may operate boat with 15 HP and greater Must carry Boater Education Card when operating boat W/O boater education, may operate with an adult (18+) aboard No restrictions over 16 years old >> 8

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Titling and Registration Titling Required for: Sailboats Outboard motors 5 HP and greater All other watercraft Exemptions: Documented vessels Windsurfers Human powered boats >> 9

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Titling and Registration Registration Watercraft propelled by mechanized means Registration number and current decal clearly displayed on the boat Carry registration papers on boat Must renew by expiration date on decal >> 10

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Boating Under the Influence >> 11 Consent to testing for intoxication Inferred as under the influence if BAC 0.08% or greater May be a combination of alcohol and drugs that impair faculties to operate

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Boating Accidents An operator involved in a boating accident must: Stop his or her vessel immediately at the scene of the accident and… Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident, unless doing so would seriously endanger his or her own vessel or passengers and… Give in writing his or her name, address, and vessel identification to anyone injured and to the owner of any property damaged by the accident. In addition, the operator of a vessel involved in a boating accident must call the SCDNR immediately at

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Prevent Pollution International Marine Pollution Regulations Placard required on boats longer than 26 feet 13 Come for the boating education … Stay for the friends

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Sewage Regulations 14 Discharge of sewage is prohibited by law Use portable toilets or shore facilities Built-in facilities must be connected to a MSD These rules apply to houseboats. Know the location of “pump-out” stations All inland waters are no-discharge zones.

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Protect Your Waters Protect South Carolina Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhiker Clean all Recreational Equipment while at ramp after using in any waters Aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our boats, trailers, and other items used in the water. 15

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Protect Your Waters 16 Do not take the invasive species with you Regular cleaning of your boat, motor, and trailer before and after using all South Carolina waters can greatly reduce the spread of aquatic nuisance species.

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends Protect Your Waterways 17 Aquatic Nuisance Species of Primary Concern Aquatic Plants: Hydrilla, water hyacinth, water lettuce, Giant Salvinia, Phragmites Invertebrates: Green Mussels, Zebra Mussels (Not here yet, but) Fish: flathead catfish, spotted bass, Asian carp, lionfish

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends End Chapter 2 18 END Review End of Chapter 2 Questions