Colorado Boating

Laws and Safety Equipment
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1	Laws
2	Numbering and Registration
3	Safety Equipment-Life Jackets
4	Fire Extinguishers
5	Visual Distress Signals
6	Ventilation
7	Mufflers
8	Backfire and Flame Control
9	Whistle Bell and Horn
10	Navigation Lights
11	Pollution and Garbage
12	Reckless Operation
13	River Restrictions
14	Buoys
15	Personal Watercraft
16	Water Skiing
17	Diving
18	Boating Under the Influence
19	Accidents
20	Homeland Security
21	Chapter Review

The events of 9/11 changed how and where the recreational boater may operate in certain areas.

Boaters are prohibited from coming within 100 yards of any Naval vessel, and if within 500 yards, you must slow your boat to “No wake speed”.
Additionally, you are not allowed to anchor under bridges.
Report suspicious behavior, or potential threats, by calling 1-877-24WATCH. If in doubt, or it is an emergent situation, call 911 or use channel 16 VHF-FM.

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