Alaska's Boating safety Law & Regulations
Alaska Boating Safety Law
Just a friendly reminder about the importance of
safe boating during the salmon tournament this year!
Since this is possibly the first time some anglers
have gotten the boat out this year, the list below
might help make sure your boat is safe and ready for
the big day. The U.S. Coast Guard has indicated that
they may be at the dock that morning, so being
prepared will make for an easy and quick departure
from the harbor!
If you have questions or would like
to set up a vessel safety check, contact the Coast
Guard Auxiliary Vessel Examiner in your area:
Homer:
Gayle Forrest 299-0558, Tom Youngblood -226-2149,
Dan Cole -399-1929, Craig Forrest -299-0232 or Sandy Mazen -299-1251
Soldotna/Kenai/Nikiski: George
Leighton - 776-8457 or Stanley Gerhauser - 398-6548
Anchorage: Roy Stoddard - 349-7903. In Kasilof -
John Janik
You are required to meet U. S. Coast Guard safety
equipment regulations and requirements.
Summary of Equipment Requirements
- Operators must carry a properly sized, serviceable USCG approved PFD (personal flotation device) for
each person on board.
- All persons under 13 years of age must wear a
properly sized, serviceable USCG approved PFD while
on board.
All boats, 16 feet and greater in length, must
carry a USCG approved throwable flotation device
(type 4 seat cushion or ring) onboard the boat.
- All boats must carry sound producing devices and
visual distress signals. (Minimum of 3 flares for
day and night time; must be serviceable, not
expired, and accessible.)
- Boats with gasoline engines and with closed
construction or permanently installed fuel tanks
must carry the following USCG approved, portable
extinguisher: boat less than 26 feet – one B-1
extinguisher; vessels 26 to 40 feet – two B-1
extinguishers or one B-11 extinguisher; vessels 40
to 65 feet – three B-1 extinguishers or one B1 and
one B-11
- All boats equipped with gasoline engines and
machinery must be equipped with ventilation and
backfire flame arresters of the type required by the USCG.
- All vessels operating from sunset to sunrise must
carry and display the number and type of lights
required by the USCG.
The above list of equipment requirements are
listed as a convenience to tournament
participants and are not intended as a final
authority. For a complete copy of Alaska’s
Boating Safety law, access the link
www.alaskaboatingsafety.org or contact Jeff
Johnson, AK Boating Law Administrator at (907)
269-8705.
2010
Winter King Salmon Tournament BOUNDARIES!
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