Shotmaster
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Yes they can. Jet skis included. I have seen people with large yachts 60-70 ft that can't run them. Hang out at a marina or your local launch ramp. Walmart people have boats too!
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I had a friend years ago who had an inflatable kayak. used to go out all the time off shore. Problem was boaters saw the empty kayak (with flag!) and assume it was abandoned and tried to take it.. meanwhile he was attached to it 30ft below!I know it can get ugly so best to be proactive. This could work better (Banks Board) but looks bulky and is a bit expensive, $250ish..but you can't expect every diver to have something like this(especially if not spearfishing).
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To the best of my knowledge if you got the $$, you can own/drive a boat. No license or knowledge required..When my son was visiting in Florida, he rented a boat and went out. Now, he is an experienced boater, but are there any rules regarding this? Can anyone with a credit card rent a boat and go careening through the waters?
I have to admit, this is a bit disconcerting. As I started reading the thread, one thought that occurred to me is that 'thoughtless' boaters probably haven't been exposed to concepts such as dive flags, because they haven't bothered to take any boating safety training (the 'I don't need no stinkin' training' mindset). But, it appears that may not be a solution after all.
Was this a USCG course? Or, do private contractors offer courses that can then be used to meet local regulation? It would seem that a USCG course would include emphasis on things such as dive flags. But, I may be assuming too much.
To the best of my knowledge if you got the $$, you can own/drive a boat. No license or knowledge required..
Good idea! I've got a printer, laminator, and a whole bunch of ink, paper, and empty 8.5x11 lamination sheets... off to work!I find so many boaters here do not even know what a dive flag is. I print and post signs at marinas and laminated ones at boat launches when I am at them. It is my way of educating boaters.
DEMA has a good one you can download and print at http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.dema.o...ted/DiveFlagAwarenessPoster2013_LegalSize.pdf