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BOAT SALES, RENTALS & GUIDED TOURS |
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Texas Coastal Bend Boating Resource Links Below: |
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Deep Sea Headquarters 440 W. Cotter Port Aransas, Texas 78373 361-749-5597 |
Dolphin Docks 300 W. Cotter Port Aransas, Texas 78373 361-749-4188 |
Fisherman's Wharf 900 N. Tarpon Port Aransas, Texas 78373 361-749-5448 |
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Island Moorings Marina
3500 Island Moorings Parkway |
Municipal Docks 301 Port Street Port Aransas, Texas 78373 361-749-5429 |
Offshore Adventures
Toll Free:
1-800-567-5132 |
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Woody's |
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Boating is fun and popular. Having a safe and legal boat can help ensure a good time. Did you know that in 1998 there were 8,061 boating accidents, up from 8,044 during 1997. |
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In 88% of boating accidents, the boat driver has not had a safety course. (Visit our How to Select a Fishing Guide page.)
Some more facts: 1) 574 boaters drowned in 2000 2) 8 out of 10 victims in fatal boating accidents were not wearing lifejackets 3) 27% of boating fatalities involved liquor 4) # 1 cause of boating fatalities was falling overboard, capsizing was # 2 5) The month of July has the most boating accidents To help boating become safer, Federal laws provide for the following requirements for most recreational boats..... -One wearable (Type I, II or III) PFD in serviceable condition and of proper size for each person on board and one Type IV (throw-able) PFD in each boat. -Children under the age of 13 must wear a well-fitting PFD at all times while aboard a boat. The only exceptions are when they are within the enclosed area of a houseboat, cruiser or within the railings of a party barge while the boat is not underway. -Water-skiing is not allowed from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. Boats towing skiers must have, in addition to the driver, an observer at least 12 years of age or a wide angle convex marine mirror to observe the person being towed. -Coast Guard Approved Fire Extinguishers are required on most boats. -Boats which use gasoline for electrical generation, mechanical power or propulsion are required to be equipped with a ventilation system. -Gasoline engines installed in a vessel after April 25, 1940, except outboard motors, must be equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame control. -Vessels 12 meters or more in length are required to carry on board a whistle or horn, and a bell. -Recreational vessels are required to display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise and other periods of reduced visibility -Also you need to check local and state laws that pertain to your area for additional requirements. To study and learn many aspects of boating laws the Nautical Know How is a basic boating safety certification course is is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized as acceptable to the United States Coast Guard Recreational Boating Program. More Helpful Resources
Texas Parks and Wildlife - Boating Info.
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