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1. A judge has ordered me to take a boating safety course. What should I do? Visit the DBW website at http://www.dbw.ca.gov/BoaterInfo/BSCourses.aspx for a list of courses that meet the court requirements. You may choose to complete a Home Study Course on your own. To order a book and test form, visit http://www.dbw.ca.gov/BoaterInfo/BoatSafeCourse.aspx or call ( 888) 326-2822....
2. Where can I take a boating safety class? DBW offers a correspondence home study course: http://www.dbw.ca.gov/BoaterInfo/BoatSafeCourse.aspx For a list of Department-approved safety courses, see website http://www.dbw.ca.gov/BoaterInfo/BSCourses.aspx. For classroom boating safety classes: US Coast Guard Auxiliary: 800.869.7245 http://nws.cgaux.org/visitors/pe_visitor/index.html U.S. Power Squadrons 800.732.7545 http://www.usps.org/...
3. Personal Waterfract PWC Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning  is also known as the ‘silent killer’. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is very toxic even in small quantities. It is produced when a carbon fuel, such as gasoline or diesel is burned. Carbon monoxide disperses freely through the air and will travel readily throughout a boat. It is […]...
4. How to get a personal watercraft insurance quote online Rating agencies are available online and are a valuable resource to help motorists make a well informed decision before choosing a company. These agencies use certain tiers which they place insurers in based on their financial stability; for example, one agency uses letter grades similar to school grading. If a carrier receives an “A” then […]...
5. Am I required by law to install a kill switch on a personal watercraft? California does not require the installation of a kill switch on personal watercraft or any other vessels used in the state. However, on vessels equipped by the manufacturer with a lanyard, California law does require the operator to use it by attaching the lanyard to his or her person, clothing, or personal flotation device, as […]...
6. What steps do I need to take to get rid of an abandoned vessel? DBW provides funds to public agencies to remove, store, and dispose of abandoned, wrecked, or dismantled vessels or any other partially submerged objects which pose a substantial hazard to navigation, from navigable waterways or adjacent public property, or private property with the landowner’s consent. More information is available on the website at http://www.dbw.ca.gov/Funding/AWAF.aspx....
7. Are two-stroke engines going to be “outlawed” soon? No. But there are some lakes that have banned two-stroke engines. For more information regarding the law and a list of lakes that prohibit two-stroke engines, please see our Web site at http://www.dbw.ca.gov/Environmental/TwoStroke/....
8. Required Safety Equipment for Personal Watercraft (PWC) All equipment requirements for regular motorboats also apply to PWC. In addition to those requirements:Each occupant must wear a USCG approved wearable PFD; if the PWC is equipped with a cut-off or kill switch, it must be attached to the operator or operator’s clothing. inflatable life jackets are NOT approved for use on PWC. Operation […]...
9. Is there a minimum age or proficiency exam required to operate a power boat Is there a minimum age or proficiency exam required to operate a power boat...
10. Are boaters or rafters required to wear life jackets Are boaters or rafters required to wear life jackets...
11. It is your responsibility to know and follow established personal watercraft rules and regulations It is your responsibility to know and follow established personal watercraft rules and regulations...
12. Utah PWC Boating Regulations and Laws Many boating fatalities occur because boaters aren’t educated about boating safety. The Utah State Parks believes that an educated boater is a safer boater. The Utah Boating Safety Certificate (also referred to as the Utah boating license) is required for all persons 12 and 17 years of age who wish to operate motorboats. The Utah […]...
13. Enjoy Colorado’s Many Waterways on a Jet Ski Taking to the water in your power boat, sailboat, jetski, or canoe is a great way to enjoy Colorado’s many waterways. Whether you’re swimming or boating, it’s important to use common sense while you’re out on the water. The Colorado Boating Program helps you get underway safely while enhancing your boating experience. Registration is required […]...
14. Arizona no longer accepting watercraft registration renewals by telephone Arizona no longer accepting watercraft registration renewals by telephone (effective Sept. 9, 2009). For a Internet transaction fee of $2.50, both residents and non-residents can renew their registration online by clicking the link below. Registration renewals are still accepted in person at any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or by mail. For additional watercraft […]...
15. Emergency address postings on docks will also aid in non-emergency calls for services for lost or disabled boaters Emergency address postings on docks will also aid in non-emergency calls for services for lost or disabled boaters....