Alabama Boating Handbook Table of Contents
Home Page
How to Use This Manual
Boating Basics
Boating Basics: Before Going Out on Your Vessel
Vessel Length Classes
Vessel Capacity
Fueling a Vessel
Filing a Float Plan
Pre-Departure Checklist
Sample Float Plan
Boating Basics: On the Water With Your Vessel
Encountering Other Vessels
Encountering Vessels with Limited Maneuverability
Navigation Rules
Nighttime Navigation
U.S. Aids to Navigation System (ATON)
Lateral Markers
Non-Lateral Markers
Weather Emergencies
What to Do If Caught in Foul Weather
VHF Frequencies Broadcasting NOAA Weather Reports
VHF Channels for Recreational Boaters
Other Boating Emergencies
Falling Overboard
Capsizing or Swamping
Hypothermia
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Preventing Theft
It's the Law!
It's The Law: Boater Safety Certification
Age and Boater Certification Requirements for Operators
Age to Operate Legally on Alabama Waters
Certification Requirements for Alabama Residents
Certification Requirements for Residents of Other States
Persons Exempt from Certification
Persons Who May Not Be Issued Certification
Requirement to Display Certification
How to Obtain Boater Certification
Boater Certification Fees
Other Facts about Boater Certification
It's The Law: Required Equipment
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
Fire Extinguishers
Navigation Lights
Ventilation Systems
Backfire Flame Arrestors
Mufflers and Noise Level Limits
Sound-Producing Devices
Other Equipment
Diver-Down Flags
It's The Law: On The Water With Your Vessel
Unlawful and Dangerous Operation
Obstructing Navigation
Homeland Security Restrictions
Vessel Accidents
Alcohol and Drugs
Enforcement
Marine Sanitation Act
It's the Law: Specifically For PWCs
Legal Requirements Specific to PWCs
It's the Law: Specifically For Skiing
Legal Requirements for Towing Skiers
Hand Signals for Skiers
Equipment Checklist
Alabama Required Equipment Checklist
Good to Know
Boater Education
Marine Police Offices
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Introduction
• Home Page
• Using This Manual
Boating Basics
Before Going Out
• Boat Lengths
• Boat Capacity
• Fueling a Boat
• File a Float Plan
• Pre-Departure Check
• Sample Float Plan
On the Water
• Encountering Boats
• Navigation Rules
• Night Navigation
• US Aids to Navigation
• Lateral Markers
• Non-Lateral Markers
• Weather Emergencies
• VHF Channels
• Boat Emergencies
• Falling Overboard
• Capsizing
• Hypothermia
• Carbon Monoxide
• Prevent Theft
It's the Law!
Boater Certification
• Who May Operate
• Certification Fees
Required Equipment
• Life Jackets
• Fire Extinguishers
• Navigation Lights
• Ventilation Systems
• Flame Arrestors
• Mufflers
• Sound Devices
• Ignition Safety Switch
• Diver-Down Flags
On the Water
• Unlawful Operation
• Obstructing Navigation
• Homeland Security
• Boating Accidents
• Alcohol & Drugs
• Enforcement
• Pollutant Disposal
Specifically for PWCs
• PWC Requirements
Specifically for Skiing
• Towing Skiers
• Hand Signals
Equipment Checklist
Required Equipment
• Equipment Checklist
Alabama Info
Alabama Info
• Boater Education
• Marine Police Offices
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