BOATING FUN (BF)
Boating Fun - Adventure on the Water, was written in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
It is a storybook/coloring book (targeted to children in Grades K-3) with pictures that are suitable for making overhead transparencies.
A guide to the safe boating messages in the book, as well as a list of activities (with short explanations), can be found on Pages 1-2.
The story contains all the safe boating messages and, in addition, Key Messages for the pictures are separately listed on each page where the related picture is found.
The book is designed to be used in traditional, instructor-led classes as well as a stand-alone study by a single user.
WAYPOINTS (WP)
Targeted to youth in grades 4-6, Waypoints - A Guide to Boating Safely, was written in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers.
Its look and reading style, as well as the "One Minute Mysteries," which foster discussion, appeal to the 10-12 year old age range.
It includes many of the main points of our adult 8-hr Boating Safely Course.
Boats, Water and Youth!
Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boat's, Water 'n Kids course is a short presentation designed to teach children grades k-6 some basic safety tips around water. It is an interactive, participative program which includes a demonstration on how to put on a PFD (personal flotation device or life preserver) and what to do if someone else is in trouble in the water.
Each child is given a book which can be colored and which to helps to remember what he/she has learned. Of course, material will be taught at a level appropriate to the age of the class.
What a good idea for a birthday party! Not only is this fun for the children, it also teaches some very needed information for survival around water!
Call one of the Auxiliarists listed in the schedules to arrange for a presentation.
Syllabus
How to wear a life jacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD) when on small boats (even if you are a good swimmer.) Life jackets must be worn properly, be Coast Guard Approved, and preferably be bright in color. Learn to swim.
What to do if a boat becomes disabled: stay with it if possible. If you are in the water, use the huddle position.
How to enter a boat and how to balance it.
Why you should maintain a 'lookout,' and tell the operator about other boats, buoys, "diver" flags, water or jet skiers, and swimmers.
What a Personal watercraft (PWC) is and is not. Unique safety features, such as a safety lanyard which must be attached to the operator to shut off the engine if a fall, and how to keep the throttle advanced to be able to steer the craft. Know you state age limit for operation of PWC and other types of boats.
How drugs and alcohol affect sight, hearing, balance and judgment. Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs is against the law. How to avoid bad situations.
How to leave a "float plan" with a responsible person AND to notify them upon your safe return.
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