District Staff Officer-Public Education
Pamela (Pam) Thompson
DSO-PE, D5NR
Steven F. Frantz ………….……….. ADSO-PE West
Peter A. Lacey…………….……….. ADSO-PE Central
Open ……………..….. ADSO-PE East
William Ray Turner …………….. ADSO-PE Paddlesports
Usual Disclaimer: The Public Education web pages are intended to communicate with and disseminate information to Auxiliary members. Do not contact the webmaster regarding these pages. Contact the DSO-PE for information and questions.
National Education Department home page
eLib Resource Center: Links to each of the Auxiliary courses, including course materials and course descriptions.
Recreational Boating Safety Children’s Coloring & Activity Book is available through ANSC.
A storybook / coloring book with pictures containing water safety suggestions for children for Grades K – 3. (50 per package). To review the PDF copy of this book.
PA Team members, do not forget to add your courses to the PA Fish and Boat site.
Videos from PA Fish and Boat’s Boating Safety Class
| Preparing for the Ride
Time 3:28 |
Pre Launch Overview Safety Gear Float Plan – Importance Safety Check |
| Fueling Your Boat
Time 3:52 |
Fueling and Safety 1/3 rule Safety Practices Fumes and ventilation Fire Extinguisher |
| Trailering and Launching
Time 5:10 |
Trailering Hookup – Launch and Retrieve Courtesy at the ramp |
| Casting off and Docking
Time 4:02 |
Before you leave Wind and Current – multiple examples Casting off and Docking |
| Rules of the Waterways
Time 3:38 |
Give-way vs. Stand-On with examples |
| Navigating at Night
Time 2:21 |
Overview of lights, meaning and rules Scenario situations |
| Navigating the Waterways
3:19 |
Buoys and Markers Towards Open Water Red (even) and Green (odd) – Red Right Returning Red and Green Junction Regulator Markers |
| Anchoring Your Boat
Time 3:06 |
Types of Anchors Flute – Plow – Mushroom 7 x 10s depth Anchor from the front Lower not throw How to release a stuck anchor |
| Personal Watercraft on the Water
Time 3:20 |
Courtesy and safety Like or dislike – Being a Jerk |
| PWC Preparing to Ride
Time 4:46 |
Prelaunch safety check Manual – know your craft Laws and rules and regulations Steering differences Jet Drive Braking Safety and injury prevention |
| Homeland Security
Time 2:03 |
What to do – how to stay out of trouble and legal requirements |
| Wearing Life Jackets
4:35 |
Overview and intended use Donning Examples of each type and rules and regulations Questions regarding which type is best for the activity. How to don and fit Emphasis on kids |
| Aquatic Invasive Species
Time 2:16 |
Overview of common AIS Impact they can have What you can do In and out-of-state travel |
| Avoiding Accidents
Time 3:55 |
Falls Overboard Emphasized Wearing PFD No riding on the gunwale Safe speed defined Pay attention – situation awareness Secondary lookout Environmental fatigue No alcohol and drugs Stay Alert and Aware |
| Preparing for Emergencies
Time 4:45 |
Opps Moments What do you do? Swamping and Capsizing Prevention tips What do you do when it happens – PFD, hang onto the boat – do a head count Keep everyone together Falling overboard – prevention techniques and tips – common causes Maintain eye contact Boat Position Cold water survival immersion Help and Huddle Communicate and signal for help Help others you see that are in trouble. |