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SML Water Safety Council CONTINUED

3. a. Despite the collisions of recent position, boat description, situation and
past, we still have boats fishing and souls onboard. Don't hang up.

running without lights on.
10. b. The total number of people on,
4. c. The non-powered craft has right- and towed by, a watercraft must not

of way over the powered craft and exceed the capacity of the towing vessel.
the powered craft must give way and Circumstances may occur requiring the
prevent endangering the non-powered people being towed to board the vessel.

craft. Operating a trolling motor is
If you didn't nail that "100", we'll keep
under power.
it our little secret. You might want to

5. c. Four to five take the Virginia Boater
minutes of ventilation Education course in
is recommended, with person, where experienced

visual inspections, before instructors share practical
starting engines. examples and will answer
all your questions. The
6. c. Following the
course is required and
traffic scheme reduces
offered by our local Power
collision risks. This
Squadron, United States
is most critical in
Coast Guard Auxiliary,
congested areas, narrow
and the state Department
channels and creeks, and
of Wildlife Resources.
areas frequently used for
skiing, tubing and wake Cold weather and

sports. cold water are here. Be
prepared for both before
7. b. This is a new
heading to the dock. PLEASE wear
regulation as of 2022.
your "life preserver"! Hypothermia can
8. b. The greatest water-related loss leave you helpless in minutes if you or a
of life occurs from persons of all ages loved one fall in now.

falling into the water while alone and
Wishing you a blessed and safe Holiday
without wearing USCG approved
Season. May you enjoy the peace and
floatation.
renewal of a lake winter.
9. c. Call 911 and you will talk to one
Your SMLWSC
of the three county dispatch systems
around the lake. Accurately provide

54 Discover Smith Mountain Lake WINTER 2022