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Boating
- Before doing the other requirements, swim 100 yards using any stroke, then rest by floating as still as you can for one minute.
- Show that you know safety rules for boating or sailing.
- Secure a permit to operate a motorboat if needed. Explain the laws affecting pleasure boating in your area.
- Show that before going in a boat, you know the features or hazards of the body of water to be cruised.
- Explain the rules of the sea lanes. Describe aids to navigation used where you cruised.
- Examine the condition, and demonstrate the proper use of the following safety gears.
- Lifesaving device for each person on board
- Fire extinguisher
- Oars of paddles
- Light
- Tool kit
- Extra shear pin and spark plugs
- Horn, whistle, or other sound signals
- Compass
- Anchor and line
- Safety chain (for outboard motor)
- First aid kit
- Bilge pump or similar device that can be used for bailing.
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