Updated November 24, 2011

Safety, Alerts, Magazines, Newsletters, Reports, Manuals, Marine Notices, Education and How-To-Reference Documents

Your Dana Point Boaters Association has created this important and useful Webpage. Dedicated to information on Safety, Alerts, Reports, Manuals, Education, Marine Notices and How-To-Reference Documents. Our thanks to all the Organizations, Flotilla and State & Federal Agencies for allowing us to pass on this very important information. If you know of any additional information that maybe useful to boaters please contact our Webmaster so he may add your information to our website; our thanks in advance!

USCG Department Of Homeland Security/United States Coast Guard And USCGA

• USCG Local Notice To Mariners ~ District 11 Notices
• Color Aids to Navigation Insert (NEW)!
• USCG United States Coast Guard ~ U.S. Department Of Security
• USCG "HOMEPORT" ~ U.S. Department of Security
• DSC Equipped VHF New Standard (March 29, 2011)
• National Recreational Boating Safety Program 2012-2016 Draft (March 10, 2011)
• Warning To US Registered Yacht and Sailing Vessels (March 2, 2011)
• USCG Navigation Center ~ U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• JL Audio Recalls
• Moeller Marine Products Safety Bulletin Notice
• USCG Type 1 Personal Flotation Device Strap Check
• USCG Recreational Boating Accident Report
• USCG Aids To Navigation System
• USCG Navigation Rules International - Inland
• USCG Float Plan

MAGAZINE & NEWSLETTERS
United States Coast Guard "PROCEEDINGS MAGAZINE"

• USCG Proceedings (Magazine) Fall Issue 2011 (NEW)!
• USCG Proceedings (Magazine) Summer Issue 2011
• USCG Proceedings (Magazine) Spring Issue 2011
• USCG Proceedings (Magazine) Fall Issue 2010
• USCG Proceedings (Magazine) Summer Issue 2010

Department Fish & Game "EYE ON INVASIVES"

• EYE ON INVASIVES (Newsletter) Fall 2011 Issue, Volume 1, No., 2 (NEW)!
• EYE ON INVASIVES (Newsletter) Summer 2011 Issue, Volume 1, No., 1

USCGA ~ DANA POINT FLOTILLA 06-08

• Our flotilla's public education listings
  
• Register your MMSI number for your DSC-enabled radio at BoatUS MMSI Registration or Seatow MMSI Registration
  
• To contact us for a Vessel Safety check, or review requirements
  
• Learn more about the Coast Guard Auxiliary
  
• Grog's Index of Boating Knots
  
• DSC Distress Button Testing ~ Information about testing one's DSC distress button.
• Kid Life Jacket Loaner Info ~ California locations for loaner life jackets for kids. Several locations are set up in San Diego and one in Corona Del Mar.

• Boating Accident Statistics ~ Statistics that tabulate boating accidents, the "accident statistics" choice on this page provides downloadable reports that report and analyze causes of boating accidents. Other information is also available.

California Department Of Boating And Waterways ~ Cal Boating

• California Department of Boating and Waterways FAQ's on Boating Law
  
• Cal Boating ABC's Of California Boating Law 2010
• Cal Boating ~ California Boating Law 2010
  • Cal Boating ~ California Boating Law 2011 Amendments
• Cal Boating ~ A Course For Safe Boating ~ The home study boating safety course you are about to embark upon is provided by the California Department of Boating and Waterways. This course will assist you in understanding the basics of boating, from selecting a boat to knowing the “rules of the road.”
• Cal Boating Accident Report
• Cal Boating Vessel Accident Report (VAR 1)
  • Cal Boating Vessel Accident Report (VAR 1.1)
  • Cal Boating Vessel Accident Report (VAR 2)

DSC-equipped VHFs must meet new technical standards ~ On March 25, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prohibited the manufacture, importation, sale, and installation of fixed-mount (non-portable) digital selective calling (DSC)–equipped marine radios that do not meet certain new requirements. It is important to note that the FCC action does not affect previously installed radios that meet the old RTCM Standard SC-101.

Final Report 2005 Crew Overboard Rescue Symposium ~ The accident known as “crewoverboard,” “manoverboard,” or “person-in-the-water” presents the most demanding and agonizing challenge that any sailor or powerboater will face. It is no wonder that rescue methods and gear are in constant development. Rarely, however, are they tested side-by-side in a variety of boats. And more information may also be found at BoatUS Crew Overboard Rescues Webpage.

The West Advisor (R) ~ Federal Equipment Requirements For Boats ~ There are actually very few items you have to put on the average pleasure boat for it to be in compliance with Federal (Coast Guard) Regulations for safety gear. Most of us do a pretty good job when it comes to life jackets, horns, fire extinguishers, etc. And most boat builders supply boats with legal head installations, ventilation, backfire arrestors and navigation lights. Some Advice, Regardless of how you use your boat, the following items should be considered first when outfitting your boat for safety.

The West Advisor (R) Outfitting For Cruising ~ Going cruising and leaving the dry-land world behind for weeks, months or years, is a lifetime opportunity. Outfitting your boat right is critical to passagemaking that is both safe and fun. We've written this guide to help you take care of all the little details, and make sure that the checklists you prepare before you go have all the equipment you need.