We all know that operating a boat can be difficult at times what with the wide range of circumstances that can occur at any moment. Bad weather, rocky waters, too many boats on the water, and failing boat parts can cause immediate problems in the blink of an eye.
Therefore it is necessary that before heading out on the water, every boat operator should be cognizant of the issues that could potentially come up and how to handle those situations. It makes sense that the National Boating Safety Advisory Council would require that any recreational boat operator provide a certificate showing the completion of an education course.
They are asking the US Coast Guard to put together a draft of the "minimum proposed mandatory educational requirements that meet current educational standards".
The reason the NBSAC would be so concerned with this issue is because every year, approximately 700 people will die from a recreational boating accident. If the recreational boaters were given safety boating instruction, it could save a lot of lives.
Before you get too worried, this regulation has not been put in place just yet, so if you don't have any sort of certificate you're still in the clear.
Even though it may be awhile before the regulation comes into effect, make sure you go over some basic safety instructions before enjoying your weekend on the family boat. You never know, it could save your life.
For more information regarding this new regulation, you can visit: http://www.uscgboating.org/articles/boatingview.aspx?id=113
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