1. United States Power Squadrons ® B 97 13-01 Definitions  Dead Reckoning  Calculating a boat’s position based on its course, speed, and time run from a previous position  Dead Reckoning Track  The intended course line of a vessel as plotted on a chart  DR Position  The presumed position of a vessel on a DR track

2. United States Power Squadrons ® B 97 13-02 Labeling a DR Track and Position

3. United States Power Squadrons ® B 97 13-03 A Bow-On Bearing North Compass Direction - 055 

4. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 03-25 - B 97 14-03 Mounting a Cleat with a Backing Block Cleat Deck Backing Block Apply caulking to the bolt holes between the deck and cleat before tightening

5. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 03-26 - B 97 14-04 TOWING TECHNIQUES Tow Towing Bridle around boat Stern cleats with backing Transom Eyebolts Bow Eye

6. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 03-27 - B 97 14-05 Man Overboard Recovery Procedures  Shout “Man Overboard”  Toss out a life preserver  Keep victim in sight  Stop forward motion and turn back to victim  Approach victim against wind/waves

7. United States Power Squadrons ® B 98 03-30 - B 97 14-09 Operating in Restricted Visibility  Reduce speed  Sound proper signals  Life jackets on all aboard  Post lookouts bow an stern  Navigation lights on  Listen for other boats  Determine position

8. United States Power Squadrons ® B 97 14-10 Severe Weather Procedures  Life jackets on all aboard  Best helmsman steering  Best speed to control the boat  Close all hatches and ports  Seat passengers low in the boat  Fasten down all gear  Estimate your position

9. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 03-33 - 97 14-13 Reacting to a Collision  Account for crews - both boats  Give first aid if needed  Call for help if needed  Estimate your position  Life jackets on all aboard  Make emergency repairs if needed  Report accident as required

10. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 01-48 - B 97 15-01 Trailer Safety Chain Installation

11. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 01-49 - B 97 15-02 Installing Safety Chain “S” Hooks Wrong Right

12. United States Power Squadrons ® B 97 15-04 Tongue Coupler and Jack

13. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 01-50 - B 97 15-05 Backing a Trailer

14. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 01-36 - B 97 16-01 PWCs Are Boats!  United States Coast Guard  A Class “A” ( less than 16 ft.) inboard  Personal Watercraft Industry  Inboard boat, less than 13 ft.  Uses an internal combustion engine to power a water jet pump for propulsion  No load-carrying area that can retain water  Persons sit on, rather than within the hull

15. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 01-42 - B 97 16-05 PWC Required Equipment  Registration and Numbers  Hull Identification Number  Life Jackets - one for each passenger  Fire Extinguisher  Sound Producing Device

16. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 01-46 - B 97 16-07 Important Navigation Rules For PWC Operators  Lookout  Safe Speed  Priority in Movement  Overtaking  Meeting  Crossing  Diver Down

17. United States Power Squadrons ® B 97 16-08 Boating Law Enforcement  State, municipal, town police  United States Coast Guard  Police volunteer auxiliary  Lake patrol officers  Conservation officers  Harbormasters and their deputies

18. United States Power Squadrons ® BS 98 01-44 - B 97 16-09 Optional Personal Equipment for PWCs  Sun block  Strap-on sun glasses or goggles  Gloves to grip controls  Wet Suits for warmth and protection