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Off The Wall Question
Not an A4 question, but you guys have a lot more expertise than that.
The projects on the project boat are winding down (I'm temporarily catching up??) and I'm trying to get everything together to start more frequent sailing. I have the required safety equipment on the boat and started putting a binder of paperwork together today (I have a Ziploc bag it will fit into). I have a copy of my registration, insurance policy, Tow Boat policy, and Maryland Safety Course completion cards. I'm not planning any international trips and primarily staying inside the Chesapeake Bay. What other things should I carry?
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Steve Demore S/V Doin' It Right Pasadena, MD |
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Do you have a VHF radio?
If so, are you required to have a license to operate it? (in Canada you are required to have a marine VHF operators licence) So, I always make sure I have my VHF licence on board. Peter |
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You mean paperwork or everything??
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No paperwork is required to operate a marine VHF in the US. Don't use a handheld marine VHF portable on land.
If you have passed a CG Auxiliary courtesy safety inspection, that paperwork will save you some grief, should you ever be boarded by the Coasties. We have been boarded once in a whole bunch of years, down by Shawn's home waters. Very courteous and very thorough, though much of the crew seemed more interested in my wife's bikini than my documentation papers. I remember a bit of surprise when asked to show two plaques, one dealing with discharge of oil, etc. and I forget the other. Is there a CGA member among us who could clarify? We did have them, but I didn't know they were required. Oh, one other thing: They "inspected" our dinghy, even though it was bagged in the aft cabin. Bill ps: She still looks great in a bikini. My Speedo is in the back of my underwear drawer, permanently stowed. Last edited by Administrator; 10-21-2018 at 12:36 PM. |
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sdemore (10-21-2018) |
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ps: She still looks great in a bikini. My Speedo is in the back of my underwear drawer, permanently stowed.
Good thing! (Your Speedo I mean)
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Chuck 71 Ranger 29 |
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Chuck, you have NO IDEA.....
Bill |
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The other plaque they were looking for was probably the garbage discharge plaque. No discharge of such and such within so many miles/furlongs/yards of shore.
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Bill, I have never been boarded here...interesting you were. The other plaque now required is the "trash" one.
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-Shawn "Holiday" - '89 Alura 35 #109 "Twice Around" - '77 C-30, #511 with original A-4 & MMI manifold - SOLD! (no longer a two boat owner!!) |
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I've been told that once I have everything together, I should have the CG Auxiliary do an inspection. When finished, they give a sticker that goes on your mast to show you did it, and that is supposed to help keep the regular Coast Guard inspectors attraction levels down.
And yes, just talking about paperwork. I have books that tell me the legally required things, but not things like Tow Boat insurance rider with the policy and telephone numbers.
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Steve Demore S/V Doin' It Right Pasadena, MD |
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Administrator (10-22-2018) |
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I carry the USCG Navigation Rules book. I think I'm correct that it is a USCG requirement to have on board for vessels 39 feet and greater but local reports suggest boarding inspections are requiring it regardless of boat length.
And yes, two placards. Oil discharge and trash/dunnage, etc.
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others Last edited by ndutton; 10-22-2018 at 10:11 AM. |
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sdemore (10-22-2018) |
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