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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017
Coast Guard Auxiliary offers boating safety tips
Boating season is here, and
the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
reminds boaters of 10 precau-
tions to take when getting
ready to head out on the water:
• Check
the
weather
forecast. A favorable forecast
indicates low to moderate pre-
dicted winds, good visibility
and the absence of dangerous
squalls. You can get marine
forecasts, which predict wave
heights and winds, on NOAA
weather radio on your VHF.
If a marine forecast isn’t
available, listen to a regular
forecast for wind conditions
and visibility.
• Check water conditions.
Wind strength, area and dura-
tion all contribute to wave
height. Breaking waves pro-
duce a white foam. What sea
conditions are acceptable
depend on what conditions
your boat was designed to han-
dle and the crew's experience.
• File a float plan. Someone
responsible needs to know your
plans, including where you are
going and when you intend to
return.
• Double-check your equip-
ment. Before you leave, make
sure you have the necessary
equipment onboard and that it’s
all in good working condition.
• Practice passenger com-
munication. You’re the captain.
Don’t be afraid to issue instruc-
tions. Make sure your passen-
gers and crew know what’s
expected of them and where
they can find needed equip-
ment. The skipper is obligated
to educate everyone on board
about matters of safety.
• Load your boat properly.
Your boat should sit level at the
waterline when fully loaded.
Load passengers and equip-
ment alternately to achieve
proper trim. Pack gear to bal-
ance the load, and don’t over-
load. Your boat may have a
label identifying its capacity.
• Wear your life jackets.
Children under 13 must wear
life jackets when underway on
a recreational boat unless
they’re in an enclosed cabin or
below decks, or unless a more
stringent state regulation
applies. You’re required to
have life jackets for everyone
on board, and everyone should
wear one.
• Check engine compart-
ment, and run blowers, if appli-
cable. Always check your
engine compartment for fuel,
fuel vapor and water, and run
your blower for four minutes to
clear the air before running the
engines or using electrical
devices. Blowers are specially
sealed to prevent ignition of
fuel vapors. Smell the bilge
blower outlet to verify the
absence of gas fumes.
• Start and warm the engine.
Cold engines can stall. Start
your engine, and let it run until
it’s running smoothly before
leaving the dock and while you
still have the boat under control
with lines.
• Designate an alternate
skipper. Appoint someone to
take over should you become
incapacitated. Practice differ-
ent situations where this might
be necessary.
To schedule a free vessel
safety check from a certified
examiner,
call
Certified
Examiner and Coast Guard
Auxiliary
Staff
Officer
Jonathan Yoder at 541-991-
1181.
Annual Surfriders’ youth surfing competition June 17
The Surfrider Foundation’s
Newport, Siuslaw and Portland
Chapters have announced they
will be hosting the ninth annu-
al Otter Rock ’n’ Roll Youth
Surf Competition and Beach
Cleanup Challenge in celebra-
tion of International Surfing
Day.
Observed
globally,
International Surfing Day cele-
brates the sport of surfing and
helps raise awareness about
issues facing our ocean, waves
and beaches. The Otter Rock n
Roll will take place Saturday,
June 17, at Otter Rock/Devil’s
Punchbowl State Park, from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m.
An age-18-and-under youth
surf contest, the event is open
to surfers of all skill levels, is
family-friendly and welcomes
the general beachgoing public.
Event pre-registration is $25
at www.otterrockandroll.com.
Space is limited so sign up
early to reserve a spot.
Beach registration is $35 and
closes at 8 a.m.
All participants will receive
an event T-shirt and prizes
from local sponsors. There will
be beach games and activities
throughout the day including a
special beach cleanup chal-
lenge, where youth can com-
pete for different prizes
through various stewardship
activities.
From the no-experience nec-
essary beginner division with
lessons and the parent with
child division to the more com-
petitive 13-15 and 16-18 year
old divisions (both boys and
girls), there is something here
for all water and beach lovers.
Otter Rock n Roll began
nine years ago in celebration of
International Surfing Day,
which is officially observed on
June 20 uniting surfers from
around the world to celebrate
the sport of surfing and give
back to our ocean, waves and
beaches through stewardship
activities.
“This is a great opportunity
to engage in ocean steward-
ship, physical activity and fam-
ily friendly competition,” said
Vince Pappalardo of the
Surfrider Newport Chapter and
organizer of the event.
Pre-registration is $25 online
at otterrockandroll.com by
June 14. Beach Registration on
the day of the event is $35, and
closes at 8 a.m.
No exceptions.
SWC announces dates for
hands-on summer camp
The Siuslaw Watershed
Council is pleased to announce
summer camp dates for stu-
dents entering fourth grade
through high school.
This year SWC is offering
one camp for these age groups
on June 26 through 29.
Eligible
students
are
encouraged to be a part of
exploring the Siuslaw water-
shed’s many rivers, streams,
and lakes.
During the camp partici-
pants travel throughout the
Siuslaw Watershed learning
about plants, animals, water
and land.
Classes focus on the restora-
tion work that is being done to
keep the watershed healthy.
Campers will get a chance
to make a difference by doing
hands-on restoration work.
Also highlighted are some of
the unique recreation opportu-
nities in the watershed such as
stand-up
paddleboarding,
canoeing and sandboarding
The cost to attend the SWC
Camp is $75 from June 26
through 29 and scholarships
are available.
Registration packets are
available on our website at
siuslaw.org/camps.
Those
interested may also contact the
SWC office at 541-268-3044
to request a packet.
Siuslaw Watershed Camps
are made possible with fund-
ing from Siuslaw National
Forest Stewardship, Western
Lane Community Foundation,
in partnership with Siuslaw
School District, and through
private donations.
Novie campers can learn
from overnight with OPRD
The Oregon Parks and
Recreation
Department
(OPRD) welcomes beginning
campers to join in an overnight
guided camping experience
this summer at an Oregon state
park.
For $30 per family, OPRD
provides tents, sleeping bags
and other gear. Volunteers will
help campers set up tents,
build campfires, prepare meals
in the campsite and more.
Activities could include
ranger-led hikes, owl prowls,
bat chats and plenty of
s’mores.
Register for one of the fol-
lowing events by calling 800-
551-6949. Most events are
limited to 35 people and spots
are filling quickly:
• June 16-18: L.L.Stub
Stewart Park
• June 30-July 2: Deschutes
River
• July 7-9: Cascadia
• July 21-23: Silver Falls
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