N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.10 - Sailing and boating

(a) The facility shall ensure that all sailing vessels and motor boats used by children and staff comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws.

(b) The facility shall develop and have on file at the administrative office a plan for each boating activity specifying:

1. A description of the boat and engine, if applicable;

2. The names of all persons aboard;

3. The survival equipment on board;

4. The itinerary and weather condition check; and

5. The phone number of the closest Coast Guard station or National Park Service.

(c) The facility shall ensure that at least one staff member has completed a boating course offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squad, American Red Cross, or the equivalent.

(d) The facility shall ensure that the following non-commercial boats have a current decal indicating a satisfactory rating on a courtesy inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary:

1. For class A--boats less than 16 feet;

2. For class 1--boats 16 feet and over but less than 26 feet;

3. For class 2--boats 26 feet and over but less than 40 feet; and

4. For class 3--boats 40 feet and over.

(e) For sailboats and motor boats less than 16 feet, the facility shall ensure that there is a throw line and a personal flotation device (PFD) rated Class I, Class II or Class III by the U.S. Coast Guard on board for every passenger.

(f) The facility shall not take Division supervised children sailing and boating outside U.S. coastal waters, unless permission is obtained from the Division.

(g) The facility shall ensure that all marine heads (toilets) are certified by the U.S. Coast Guard of a type authorized for the area where the boating will occur.

(h) The survival equipment on board shall be Coast Guard approved and shall include the following:

1. A personal flotation device (PFD) for each passenger as specified in (e) above;

2. Fire extinguishers of the proper type and size for the boat being used;

3. A whistle, bell, or horn;

4. Signal flares or distress lantern;

5. Anchor and line;

6. Oars/paddles;

7. Manual pump or hand bailer;

8. Navigation lights;

9. Mooring line;

10. Life rings;

11. Flashlights;

12. Drinking water and emergency food;

13. Tool kit;

14. Navigation charts; and

15. An appropriate size first aid kit.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.10

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.