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VA: Onancock Creek, aids to navigation changes
The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 21/11.
On or about 15 September, 2011 the following aids to navigation changes will be made in the Onancock Creek entrance:
A. Onancock Creek Daybeacon 3 (LLNR 21935) will be changed to Buoy 3 and relocated to approximate position 37-43-19.308N, 075-50-50.780W.
B. Onancock Creek Daybeacon 2A (LLNR 21933) will be established in approximate position 37-43-17.220N, 075-50-50.506W.
Chart: 12228.
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Did you know?
The Dismal Swamp Canal was inspired by George Washington, who as a surveyor of rural lands, made his first visit to the Great Dismal Swamp in May 1763. Washington, along with other prominent Virginians and North Carolinians, suggested draining the swamp and digging a north-south canal through it to connect the waters of Chesapeake Bay in Virginia and Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. In 1805, after 12 years of back-breaking construction, the 22 mile long Dismal Swamp Canal was finally completed. Since 1929, the Corps' Norfolk District has held the responsibility for maintaining and operating the Dismal Swamp Canal, which has the distinction as the oldest continually operating man-made canal in the United States.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION !
ACCIDENT REPORTING INFORMATION:
Federal law requires the operator – or owner, if the operator is deceased or unable to make the report – to file a boating accident report with the State reporting authority when, as a result of an occurrence that involves a boat or its equipment:
- A person dies
- A person disappears from the vessel under circumstances that indicate death or injury
- A person is injured and requires medical treatment beyond first aid
- Damage to vessels and other property totals $2,000 (lower amounts in some states and territories) or more
- The boat is destroyed.
You can help the Coast Guard and its boating safety partners to save lives by understanding and complying with this requirement.
Download an accident reporting form here.
Download an online fillable accident reporting form here.
Most states and territories accept this form. If you have an accident, file the form within 48 hours for a fatal accident or within 10 days for a non-fatal reportable accident with your state or territorial Boating Law Administrator.
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1. Virginia Boating License will be a Virginia State law Requirement by July 1, 2016.
Many boating safety courses are offered throughout the country, for all types of recreational boaters, and for boaters of all ages. Qualified volunteer organizations, such as the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, and others sponsor many courses, and many state boating agencies also provide classes.
Courses cover many aspects of boating safety, from boat handling to reading the weather, and from a "Water 'N Kids" class to courses for boaters who want to learn electronic navigation skills. The most popular basic courses generally have from 6 to 13 lessons to provide a foundation of operational and safety instruction.
American Boat Operators' Course
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Boat/U.S. Foundation Courseline
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Boatsafe
Offers an online Basic Boating Certification Course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and a Coastal Navigation Course.
Commander Bob
An award-winning website that advances boating education
PWC Safety School
Offers online courses and certification for PWC operators in several states
Safe Boating America
Safe Boating America classes meet the State Educational Requirements for operating a Boat or PWC and also meet the requirements for a Youth Operator.
State Courses
Many states offer boating safety courses. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators' online Directory provides contact information for state boating agencies.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Local flotillas offer a variety of safety classes, including basic/introductory boating courses and safety courses, navigation, sailing and personal watercraft safety, among others.
United States Power Squadron
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Comprehensive resource to find skills courses, assessments, and instructor certification courses for kayak, canoe, raft, safety & rescue, and adaptive paddling.
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Carbon monoxide (CO) can harm and even kill you inside or outside your boat!
Did you also know:
- CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxicationω
- CO can affect you whether you're underway, moored, or anchoredω
- You cannot see, smell, or taste COω
- CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be fatalω
Most important of all, did you know carbon monoxide poisonings are preventableω Every boater should be aware of the risks associated with carbon monoxide - what it is; where it may accumulate; and the symptoms of CO poisoning. To protect yourself, your passengers, and those around you, learn all you can about CO.
To view NIOSH Engineering Reports on Carbon Monoxide and the dangers please visit the NIOSH website at: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/coboating/#b
To view The Center for Disease Control's NIOSH information page on Carbon Monoxide dangers, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/co/
Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
The must-know facts about carbon monoxide. If you don't recognize the symptoms of CO poisoning, you may not receive the medical attention you need.
Where CO May Accumulate
You're not just at risk inside a boat. Knowing all the possible places where CO may accumulate could save your life.
How to Protect Others & Yourself
CO poisoning is preventable. Here are specific steps you can take to help prevent carbon monoxide from harming you, your passengers, or fellow boaters.
Helpful Checklists and Maintenance Tips
A checklist for every trip, plus a monthly and annual checklist. They're easy for you to print and use.
Reports/ News Articles /Testimonials
The latest reports and studies on carbon monoxide. Also, hear from those who lost loved ones to CO poisoning and those who survived close calls with CO.
Downloadable Educational Tools
Brochures, photos, posters, and other tools to help increase awareness about carbon monoxide and recreational boating.
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LIMA MIKE NOVEMBER OSCAR PAPA QUEBEC ROMEO SIERRA TANGO UNIFORM
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WATER WEIGHT = 8.5 LBS PER GALLON
FUEL WEIGHT = 6 LBS PER GALLON
BATTERIES WEIGHT = 45 LBS PER
LP GAS WEIGHT = 4.2 LBS PER GALLON
1 KNOT = 1.151 STATURE MILE/HOUR
1 KNOT = 1.0 NAUTICAL MILE/HOUR
NOAA Marine Weather Glossary:
Breakers - Waves that break, displaying white water. Depends on wave steepness and bottom bathymetry.
Combined Seas - Combination of both wind waves and swell. Also called "Seas" in the Coastal Waters Forecast and is approximately equal to significant wave height.
Gale Warning - Wind of 34 knots to 47 knots sustained or frequent gusts.
Group Velocity - The speed at which a particular wave front or swell train advances.
High Surf Advisory - Issued when seas of 7 feet or greater are affecting the coastline.
MAREP - (short for MArine REPort) A marine weather report from a vessel which is forwarded to the National Weather Service.
Since there are very few weather buoys in the coastal waters, MAREPS are very useful in determining weather conditions for the marine forecaster.
Contact the National Weather Service in Jacksonville if you are interested in this important weather collection program.
Predominant Wind - The wind that generates (or is expected to generate) the local component of the significant sea conditions across the forecast area.
This is the wind included in all marine forecast products.
Rip Currents - Narrow channels of water flowing seaward from the beach through areas of breaking waves. To escape the pull of the current, swim parallel to shore, then diagonally toward shore away from the current.
Seas - Used to describe the combination or interaction of wind waves and swell in which the separate components are not distinguished. This includes the case when swell is negligible or is not considered in describing sea state. Specifically, seas = √(S2+W2) where S is the height of the swell and W is the height of the wind wave. When used, seas should be considered as being the same as the significant wave height.
Significant Wave Height - The average height of the highest 33% of all waves in a swell train or in a wave generating region. It also approximates the value an experienced observer would report if visually estimating sea height. This is the predicted height given in the Coastal Waters Forecast.
Small Craft Advisory - Issued for average wind speeds of 20 knots to 33 knots, and/or forecast seas of 7 feet or greater.
Either condition must occur for at least 2 hours. (locally defined criteria)
Small Craft Should Exercise Caution - Issued for winds of 15 to 20 knots or combined seas of 6 feet. (locally defined criteria)
Special Marine Warning - A warning issued for 2 hours or less by the National Weather Service to warn boaters of any
of the following that is not adequately covered by the existing Coastal Waters Forecast:
1) thunderstorm or non-thunderstorm winds of 34 knots or more (39 mph)
2) waterspouts, detected by radar or observed
3) tornadoes moving from land to water
Storm Warning - Sustained or frequent winds of 48 knots or more.
Swell - Wind waves which have traveled beyond the wave generation region.
Waterspout - In general terms, a tornado occurring over water.
Normally it refers to a small and relatively weak rotating column of air
underneath a rapidly growing cumulonimbus cloud or towering cumulus clouds.
Waterspouts are most common over tropical and subtropical waters.
Wave Period - Time, in seconds for the passage of successive wave crests.
Wave Steepness - Ratio of wave height to wavelength. Theoretical wave steepness maximum is around 1/10, after which the wave becomes unstable and breaks.
Wave Trough - The lowest part of the wave.
Whitecap - The breaking crest of a wave, usually white and frothy.
Wind Waves - Waves generated by the local wind blowing at the time of observation.
