Be Boat Safe: Activity Book

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MARINE and SAFETY TASMANIA
John and Thomas have forgotten their PFDs. Can you help Sebastian find his way to them?
more resources
For more information, check out these great online resources.
mast website
MAST general website: www.mast.tas.gov.au
mast tv
For some great instructional videos: www.masttv.com.au
This resource was written and produced by MAST. For further enquiries about our boating safety resources, please call 03 6233 8801
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ACTIVITY
Find the missing words
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Choose from these words:

EMERGENCY UNEVENLY BALANCE HUDDLE EVERYONE WEAR OVERLOAD CAPACITY BUOYANCY CAPSIZE FOAM SAFETY
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1. .................... is the ability of the boat to float. 2. People moving around in boats often affects the.................... of the boat. 3. Never.................... the boat with too many people and too much gear. 4. It is important that your boat stays afloat in the event of a ..................... 5. .................... your PFD at all times. 6. Most boats have .................... or air compartments for flotation.
1. If there are several people in the water .................... together to conserve body temperature. 2. Boats can tip over very easily if weight is distributed ..................... 3. In an .................... always stay with the boat. 4. Always look for the yellow .................... sticker before you go out. 5. The swimming and water .................... program teaches you the HELP position. 6. When the boat is in the water .................... should be seated.
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ACTIVITY
safe boaters equipment jumble

Identify boaters safety equipment from the descriptions below. Write the equipments number next to its description.
Equipment
Number Description Oars are used to paddle to safety in the event of the motor breaking down. A radio is important in an emergency as it can be used to request help. It is also useful to log-in and log-out with a radio when you go boating. A first aid kit should be carried on board all boats to attend to people who have injured themselves. The contents include bandages, seasickness tablets, antiseptic cream and sunscreen. All boats with an engine must carry a fire extinguisher. If you have a larger boat, more than one fire extinguisher might be needed. Find out more about requirements on the MAST website. Children must wear personal flotation devices (PFD) at all times when going boating. Make sure that it is the right type for the area you are going and that it fits you snuggly. Any small rowing or sailing craft and small motor boats must carry a torch when operating at night. This is to notify other vessels that you are there, otherwise they may not see you. Flares are like fireworks. Boaters let them off to let people know that they are in trouble and require assistance. There are different types for night and day use. An EPIRB is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon which when activated sends a signal to search and rescue authorities via satellite notifying them that you are in trouble.
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An anchor must be carried on all boats. It is best used to stop a boat drifting away from shore if the engine has broken down. Always remember to never anchor your boat from the stern. It is a requirement to carry a bucket or bailer on all boats. This is not to put the fish in, but is to bail water out if the boat takes a wave or becomes swamped.
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ACTIVITY
True or False
Answer true or false to the following sentences by ticking the appropriate box.
It is not compulsory to carry PFDs in vessels in Tasmania. It is important to check the weather forecast before going boating. Before going boating you should tell someone where you are going and when you will return. The weather forecast that you listen to the night before you go boating is the most up-to-date forecast available. If the weather is windy and cold and the seas are rough cancel the trip and wait for a better day. If your boats engine breaks down it is best to fire off all your flares. If your boat capsizes you should stay with the boat until help arrives. It is compulsory to carry an anchor, fire extinguisher, oars, a bucket and personal flotation devices in a motor boat. When you are loading your boat you should fit as much fishing gear in the boat as possible.
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ACTIVITY
PFD crossword
Choose from these words
Tread, Float, Fits, Adults, Colour, Before, Wear, Personal, Emergency, Lifejackets, Safety
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1. PFDs are usually red, yellow or orange in ............ 2. You must always ............ a personal flotation device when boating. 3. PFDs were originally known as ............ 4. Your ............ is important. Wear a PFD at all times. 5. PFDs assist you to ............ in the water.
Across
1. You should put on your PFD ............ you get into a boat. 2. PFDs must be worn by everyone, including children and ............. 3. A PFD will assist you in a boating ............. 4. You can ............water while wearing a PFD. 5. ............ flotation devices come in different sizes. 6. You should always wear a PFD that ............ you.
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ACTIVITY
Is your boat safe?
Find the hidden words listed below. Remember, words can run up, down, forwards, backwards and diagonally.
What is the hidden message?

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overloaded foam air capsize emergency be boat safe EPIRBs flare anchor lifebuoy marine radio bad weather pollution barway PFDs oars fuel rescue
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ACTIVITY
PFD Colour the picture

Sebastian is wearing a personal flotation device. Colour the picture using safety colours for the personal flotation device.
Name................................................Age..........School................................................... Address............................................................................................................................
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ACTIVITY
Take home this checklist and if you have a boat at home, tick off the items of safety gear that you have.
Dont forget to colour in Sebastian too, in Activity 6 on page 8!
Colour in Sebastian and send it to: Boating Safety School Program Marine and Safety Tasmania P.O. Box 607 Hobart TAS 7001
You will go into a monthly draw to win a prize!
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ACTIVITY
Dont overload your boat

Try this experiment to see what happens when you overload your boat.
You will need:

Large plasic bowl, jar lid, 10c coins (about 12-15).
STEP 1
Fill your bowl with water.
STEP 2
Place the jar lid into the water so it floats.
STEP 3
Start by placing two of the coins onto the lid evenly.
Now draw what happens in each example.
Balanced Boat
Add coins one at a time to each side. (3-4 on each side).
Unbalanced Boat
Place coins one at a time on one side of the lid.
Overloaded Boat
Stack all your coins in the centre of the lid.
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ACTIVITY
Buoyancy
All boats require buoyancy to allow them to float in a capsize or swamping. This buoyancy can be foam or air compartments. A boat that floats is more easily spotted by search and rescue people. Occupants have even been able to bail the water out of a boat that remains floating.
If your boat floats you can get on top of it and get out of the cold water.
If your boat floats, never swim to shore - always stay with the boat until help arrives.
If your boat does not have buoyancy then you cannot get to safety equipment and youre left floating in cold water.
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ACTIVITY
Going Boating Safely Quiz

Answer the following questions by ticking the correct box. 1. Before heading out for a days boating, you should : a) Tell someone where you are going and when you will return. b) Make sure the boat is polished and looks good. c) Check that all the fishing gear is packed on board. 2. It is most important that the skipper instructs passengers about : a) How to bait their hook. b) The safety equipment on board. c) How to tie the correct knots. 3. Always check the weather before boating. The most up-to-date forecast is : a) The internet, telephone or radio. b) Television news from the night before. c) The local newspaper. 4. If the weather is windy, rough and cold you should : a) Wear more clothes and take a raincoat. b) Go somewhere else and hope the weather is better there. c) Cancel the trip and wait for a better day. 5. When you are loading the boat it is most important to : a) Fit as much fishing gear, nets and cray pots as possible on board. b) Fit as many of your mates as you can on board. c) Limit the amount of gear you carry. 6. If your boat capsizes you should : a) Stay with the boat until help arrives. b) Leave the boat and swim to the nearest shore. c) Take off your PFD so you can move more easily. 7. If your boat suffers engine failure what do you do? a) Drop your anchor and assess the situation. b) Fire off all your flares and hope someone sees them. c) Try to swim to shore, while wearing your PFD

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