1. Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research Boating Safety

2. General Safety Bring Plenty of Water If you can’t swim well, wear a life vest or keep one nearby (sit on it, etc.) Be prepared for shifting boat at all times Wear Sunscreen

3. Rule #1 – Be Prepared! Knowing a few rules about boating is your best bet for safety Know how to use a fire extinguisher Know how to use a life vest BEFORE Know where the emergency equipment is located BEFORE you go out on the water

4. Fire extinguisher on boat is located at port (left) rear

5. Rule #2 –Know Basic Boating Rules SURROUNDINGS!!! Be aware of your SURROUNDINGS!!! Rule of Tonnage – unspoken rule of boating Working & Sailing Vessels have R-O-W If another vessel is in need, help them. Stay in the boat at all times!

6. Rule #3 – Know Your Boat

7. The Lili’i Nai’a

8. 2016 Update!

9. The Lili’i Nai’a Boat has a 2 stroke 90 hp outboard engine. Gas tank is internal, below center console. We will refuel BEFORE every trip with ethanol free gas. When fueling, be sure fuel is going into the fuel tank! Oil is in a separate compartment in the engine. We will check oil level before every trip. Life Vests located under front seat/deck as well as under seat in front of console Throwable PFD (personal flotation device) located under the captain’s seat Whistle, flares, first aid kit are located in orange box Fire extinguisher in port side rear container of boat

10. Pre-launch Checklist Research vessel is on a trailer and will be trailered to the dock before every survey, and trailered back. Before launching boat: Make sure boat plugs are properly installed and tight Dock lines attached and in correct position Motor is tilted up completely before backing down ramp While launching boat: Back trailer down ramp to appropriate level Set truck parking brake Loosen winch strap and disconnect safety from boat Back trailer down ramp until boat is in the water; disconnect boat from trailer Pull boat off trailer using dock lines and tie to dock

11. How to Tie a Cleat Hitch

12. Launching the Boat Research Equipment: Research camera (Canon EOS 60D digital SLR) Datasheet box with datasheets (event log and sighting sheet) and pens Environmentals (white bucket, thermometer, specific gravity meter) Binoculars Catalog 2 GPS Units Safety Equipment Life jackets, orange box, throw cushion, seat cushions Lunches, snacks, water in ice box Personal gear (ie. Sunglasses, layers, jackets, sunblock, hat)

13. Setting Up the Research Vessel Tilt engine down into water. Pump fuel primer ball until full. Push in key and turn partway until 3 lights come on. Continue turning to start engine. Let engine warm up for a few minutes. Unpack GPS units, turn on and attach to console. Turn on depth finder. Set up Event Log and first Sighting Data Sheet. Attach seat cushions, raise bimini top, if needed. Make sure all lines are disconnected from dock before departing. Check surroundings and safely depart.

14. Returning to Dock and Loading Approach dock, keeping wind direction in mind. One person jumps off to tie bow line, then stern line to dock. Once boat is secured, complete Event Log. Turn off engine, GPS equipment, depth finder, radio. Trim up completely up out of water. Lower bimini top. Back trailer down ramp to appropriate level and set parking brake in truck. Use docking lines to walk boat up onto center of trailer. Attach winch strap and crank winch until boat is up on trailer. Attach safety chain. Disengage parking brake and pull boat out of water and away from the ramp. Unload boat. Pull drain plugs.

15. No Booze or Drugs Obviously – no alcoholic beverages during a survey More likely – please let us know if you are taking a medication for the first time before you go out on a survey. Better yet, don’t begin new medications near a time when you may go out on a survey if at all possible

16. If in Trouble! 1) Get out of the main channel 2) Put out an anchor (located under the deck) with plenty of rode if the wind is blowing to prevent drifting 3) If nature of the problem is boat motor related, call Boat US (Jess has number) 4) If the nature of the problem is medical, call 911/Coast Guard to have help waiting when you get to the dock or to expedite your travel time to the dock.

17. If the Motor Suddenly Stops: Get out of the channel if other boats coming Turn off engine (even if not running) Make sure you aren’t out of gasoline or oil; if you add gasoline (spare tank on boat), pump the ball to increase gas flow to the engine. Check to make sure you are not aground (boat will have stopped suddenly); if so, tilt engine up Check to make sure prop is not fouled (entangled). If prop becomes entangled in crab pot, small bolt cutters are in orange box

18. If the Boat Start Sinking: Quick Check: Turn off the engine and check the plug(s) If Not Plug Problems: Run the boat aground as soon as possible to prevent the engine from being flooded with water. You may have to pull the boat up on the shore a little bit; Then call Tow Boat US

19. Anything Else???