Pre-Rental and Pre-Ride Instruction Checklist and Attestation Operator Responsibility: Operator is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the vessel; Avoid careless, reckless and negligent operation of vessels; Effects of alcohol, controlled substances and stressors I Agree Navigation Rules: Maintain a proper lookout; Keep a safe distance from other vessels and objects; Operate at a safe speed for the conditions; location and environment; Operate in a defensive manner; Requirements to give way to other vessels and vessel right of way I Agree Aids to navigation; buoys and other waterways markers I Agree Special Waterway Hazards: Operate at slow speed minimum wake when within 300 feet or emergency vessels with activated emergency lights or within 300 feet of construction vessels displaying an orange flag I Agree Awareness of changes to weather or water conditions and proper responses to those changesI Agree Characteristics of vessels (steering, stopping, propulsion, etc.) Discuss in general and as to the specific vessel being leased or rented I Agree Location and content of manufacturer warning labelsI Agree Location of and proper use of safety equipmentI Agree Boarding, falling off, capsizing, taking on water, re-boarding and emergency procedures for dealing with these situationsI Agree Problems seeing other vessels and being seen by them I Agree Dangers of reckless operations, such as wake surfing and jumping.I Agree Boating safety identification cards, age and engine requirements: Discuss any applicable boating safety education requirements. I Agree Photographic Identification I Agree Boating Accidents: Causes and prevention of accidents; Legal requirements: remain on-scene, render assistance, report incident to authorities I Agree Florida divers-down warning device requirementsI Agree Noise, nuisances and other environmental concernsI Agree Manatee awareness (if applicable to location) I Agree Ecosystem awareness based on local issuesI Agree Specific operational characteristics of the vessel being leased or rentedI Agree Local characteristics of the waterway where the leased or rented vessel is intended to be operated, to include: Navigational hazards; Boating restricted areas; Water depths I Agree
Paddlecraft Requirements for operating paddlecraft within the marked channel of the intracoastal waterway I Agree Off-Site or extended period use Instruction on care and maintenance of the leased or rented vessel: Fueling and ventilation; Trailering and transporting; Float plans; how and when to complete a float plan; Specific local hazards, e.g.: bodies of water, weather, dams, cold water, commercial vessel traffic I Agree I hereby acknowledge I have provided the required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction as specifically acknowledged above. I hereby acknowledge I have received the required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction as specifically acknowledged above, and I understand the rules and information provided in this orientation. Today's date: June 2, 2025
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