Documented vessels are not numbered.ĭOCUMENTED YACHT - A vessel of five or more net tons owned by a citizen of the United States and used exclusively for pleasure with a valid marine document issued by the United States Coast Guard. (Also includes colliding with the tow of another vessel, regardless of the nature of the tow e.g., surfboard, ski ropes, skier, tow line, etc.)ĬOLLISION WITH FIXED OBJECT - The striking of any fixed object above or below the surface of the water.ĬOLLISION WITH A FLOATING OBJECT- Collision with any waterborne object (except another vessel) above or below the surface that is free to move with the tide, current, or wind.ĬRUISING - Proceeding normally, unrestricted, with an absence of drastic rudder or engine changes.ĭOCUMENTED VESSEL - A vessel for which a valid certificate of documentation is outstanding pursuant to 46 C.F.R. Large motorboats with cabins, even though referred to as yachts, are considered to be cabin motorboats.ĬOLLISION WITH ANOTHER VESSEL - Any striking together of two or more vessels, regardless of operation at time of the accident, is a collision. Florida Youth Conservation Centers NetworkĪT ANCHOR - Held in place in the water by an anchor, includes 'moored' to a buoy or anchored vessel and 'dragging anchor.'īOATING ACCIDENT - A collision, accident, or casualty involving a vessel in or upon, or entering into or exiting from, the water, including capsizing, collision with another vessel or object, sinking, personal injury, death or disappearance of any person from on board under circumstances which indicate the possibility of death or injury, or property damage to any vessel or dock.ĬABIN MOTORBOAT - Motorboats with a cabin which can be completely closed by means of doors or hatches.Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.Report injured, orphaned or dead manatees.

Report fish kills, wildlife emergencies, sightings, etc.

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