Boating is fun… we’ll show you how America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition 1 State & Local Regulations Chapter 2 Section 8 State of New Jersey >>

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how New Jersey Boating Safety Manual Complements your ABC3 Student Manual New Jersey State Police Boating Safety Manual Handy booklet for recreational boaters Provides requirements for your boating in New Jersey 2

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Mandatory Education TIDAL Waters 13 through 15 may - operate electric powered or over 11 feet long powered less than 10 HP 3 16 and older with NJ Boating Safety Certificate may - may operate any powerboat NON-TIDAL Waters Boating LICENSE from Motor Vehicle Comm.

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Vessel Speed Regulate speed to avoid danger to life or limb or damage to property Reduce speed to slow when passing: Marina, pier, dock or wharf closer than 200 ft Work barges or floats engaged in construction Through bridge openings 400 ft or less Through lagoons, canals, or confined areas of less than 200 ft width Vessels not under command Emergency vessels w/flashing or rotating lights 4

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Personal Watercraft No operation after sunset to sunrise No operations in specified areas At headway speed within 100 feet of: Buoys or signs for swimming areas Shoreline Persons in the water Residential dwellings In manner to cause leaving the water w/in 100 feet or another vessel 5

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Waterskiing Waterskiing = any type of human towing Keep at least 200 feet from wharf, marina, dock, pier, bridge, persons Keep at least 100 feet from other boats, shore, ATONs or moorings Must have competent observer Tow line 35 to 75 feet Sunrise to sunset only 6

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Waterskiing Wear USCG Approved life jackets Display orange triangular pennant at least FOUR feet above highest structure When pulling or retrieving skier While skier is in the water While towline is in the water 7

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Homeland Security Minimum speed within 500 yards of USN Ships / no closer than 100 yards Avoid operating near military vessels, cruise ships, cruise liners and HAZMAT shipping vessels Do not stop under bridges or in shipping channels BE ALERT AND REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 8

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Marine Sanitation Devices Installed toilets must have MSD Know the no-discharge areas (NDA) Secure toilets when in and NDA Use the pump-out stations at marinas No raw sewage in any waters Have Toilet systems checked annually 9

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Environmental Protection Pollution regulations effective 2014 Placard required vessels greater than 26 ft 10

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Oil/Fuel Spills Spills reported immediately to US Coast Guard at Placard displayed for vessels >26’ 11

Boaters remain 50 feet away from flag Divers with red w/white stripe flag No diving - narrow channels / marked fairway / under bridge / impede waters Diving/Snorkeling Flags 12 Come for the boating education … Stay for the friends

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Boating Under the Influence (BUI) 13 Not permitted to operate boat if BAC.08% or greater Penalties based on first offence or more, loss of boat operating privileges, and forfeiture of drivers license Boat operator privileges can be revoked for people who refuse a sobriety test when suspected of operating under the influence DON’T Drink and Boat!!!

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Accidents Required by Federal Regulations, if involved in an accident, must render assistance, unless doing so will endanger his own vessel or passengers. Provide contact and registration information in writing to anyone injured or whose property was damaged You CANNOT be held liable for any civil damages for any assistance rendered in good faith If property damage in excess of $2000, injury or the death or disappearance of a person, you and the other operator are required to file a full description of the accident with the New Jersey State Police, Marine Law Enforcement Forms provided by New Jersey State Police 14

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Protect Your Waters New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team 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

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 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 New Jersey waters can greatly reduce the spread of aquatic nuisance species.

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how From Other ABC3 Sections Know your boat’s capacity – capacity plate -7 Know fueling procedures and check lists – 3 Use a FLOAT PLAN – 3 and appendix D Navigation Rules – 4 Skiers and towed watersports - 13 Aids to Navigation – 5 Weather and Emergencies – 11 Use pre-boating briefing check list – 3 Navigation lights and sound devices

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Contact Information New Jersey State Police Marine Services located throughout the state New Jersey State Police Headquarters P.O. Box 7068 West Trenton, NJ , (609) Attn.: Marine Services Bureau 18

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 19

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how End Chapter 2 20 END