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Vero Beach Power Squadron is a non-profit boating safety education organization located at 301 Acacia Road, Vero Beach, Fl 32963. (772)231-9543 For more about the Vero Beach Power Squadron go to http://www.verobeachps.com/ Map This Location *****2008 Safe Boating Class Schedule***** Dec 6 & 7 ****2009 Safe Boating Class Schedule*** Squadron Boating Course - Cost $45, Tuesday evenings 7pm to 9 pm, Class starts January 6, 2009 and ends February 17, 2009. Contact Margaret at (772)770-2855. Americas Boating Course - Cost $30 - Week End Classes in Feb 21 & 22; Apr 25 & 26; June 20 & 21; Oct 17 & 18 - Contact Howard at (772)978-9769 You can pre-register at http://www.verobeachps.com/

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PFD - Boat Smart and Safe

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Contributed by: Robert Scully on 2/21/2008

Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) is one of the subjects covered at the Boating Course taught by the Vero Beach Power Squadron at 301 Acacia road, vero Beach, FL.

Website for more info - www/verobeachps.org/

They have courses scheduled for 2008. Come and get boat smart!

The data listed bellow came from the website
http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fedreqs/equ_pfd.htm

Federal Requirements and Safety Tips for Recreational Boats
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)

All recreational boats must carry one wearable PFD (Type I, II, III or Type V PFD) for each person aboard. A Type V PFD provides performance of either a Type I, II, or III PFD (as marked on its label) and must be used according to the label requirements. Any boat 16ft and longer (except canoes and kayaks) must also carry one throw able PFD (Type IV PFD).
PFDs must be
§ Coast Guard approved,
§ in good and serviceable condition, and
§ the appropriate size for the intended user.

Accessibility
§ Wearable PFDs must be readily accessible.
§ You must be able to put them on in a reasonable amount of time in an emergency (vessel sinking, on fire, etc.).
§ They should not be stowed in plastic bags, in locked or closed compartments or have other gear stowed on top of them.
§ The best PFD is the one you will wear.
§ Though not required, a PFD should be worn at all times when the vessel is underway. A wearable PFD can save your life, but only if you wear it.
§ Throw able devices must be immediately available for use.

There is more. Please go to their website show bellow.

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fedreqs/equ_pfd.htm

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