Coast Guard District 13

The U.S. Coast Guard wants to remind all recreational boaters of the important facts which will ensure you have a safe boating season.

FACT - Life Jackets increase the survivability of a person during a boating accident.
FACT - Alcohol is a major factor in 30 percent of all recreational boating fatalities.

Additional Boating Safety information can be found by clicking on the links below:

• Boating Safety Courses and Vessel Inspections:

  • USCG Auxiliary
  • US Power Squadron
     
• Marine Radio:
  •  Marine Radio Can Be a Lifesaver
  •  www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine
  •  www.boatus.com/mmsi
     
• Regulations:
  • Boatbuilder's Handbook
  • Federal Regulations
  • Pleasure Boats and Private Flyers
     
• Report Unsafe Boat Operation:
  • www.boatoregon.com
  • www.boatwashington.org
     
• Visual Distress Signals
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

In an emergency call 911
  Telephone -- 1(800) 982-8813
  VHF-FM radio -- ch. 16 (156.8 MHz.)
  Cell phone  *24 &  *CG
(Not all cell phones offer instant access to the Coast Guard. Contact the Coast Guard through the emergency 911 operator.)