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#1 Mar-10-17 2:07PM

ccampo
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Registered: Nov-24-14
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Boating in the District

A neighbor has brought up his boat from the bay in order to take advantage of some of the many angling opportunities the city has to offer this time of year. What, precisely, does he need to do to operate his craft legally within District waters? I know there are specific requirements if stopped by USCG or DCHP as well as certain courses/certifications that need to be completed beforehand.

Thanks in advance,
Chris

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#2 Mar-10-17 3:06PM

Ernie
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Re: Boating in the District

He needs a Boater Safety Education Certificate.

And...they do check!


Time to go fishin' again!

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#3 Mar-11-17 10:07AM

ccampo
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Re: Boating in the District

Copy that. Any other specific requirements? Don't want him to overlook something minor and fail a check.

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#4 Mar-11-17 10:19AM

Curly
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Re: Boating in the District

DC fishing permit if fishing.


Hell or High Water...........I'm Fishin!!   big_smile

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#5 Mar-11-17 10:49AM

Ernie
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Re: Boating in the District

And make sure he has life jackets, horn, fire extinguisher....all of the required stuff. They do check. They check Curly often (in one day)!


Time to go fishin' again!

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#6 Mar-11-17 11:00AM

ccampo
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Re: Boating in the District

Fishing permit won't be an issue, heck I've had mine since January. Where else can you get $13 non-resident calendar year licenses?!

I'll make sure he has PFD's, horn, fire extinguisher, lights etc.

Appreciate the help! Now to weather this cold snap...

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#7 Mar-11-17 11:39AM

Ernie
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Re: Boating in the District

ccampo wrote:

Now to weather this cold snap...

I'll be watching a little World Baseball Classic....

Most players are not season ready but it's good stuff. Columbia took USA to 10 innings last night. That's a huge victory for them.


Time to go fishin' again!

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#8 Mar-13-17 4:15AM

backtofuturetoyota
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Re: Boating in the District

I would like to suggest he gets two copies of the boaters safety card (it's a small fee).  Keep one on the boat and one in his wallet.  No waters get patrolled more than the DC sections of the Potomac.  I believe you can use a cell in replacement of a two way is that correct?

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