USMS Open Water Guide to Operations Part 2: Open Water Safety Guidelines Revision Date: February 2015 Addendum C: Boat Operator Checklist The following safety considerations and checklist should be followed for all boat operators who are in support of USMS sanctioned open water swims. Please have one checklist completed for EACH motorized watercraft. The event director should keep it on file for one year following completion of the practice or event. Basic Information Name of Event: Sanction Number: Event Location: Event Dates: through Event Director: Phone: E-mail: Boat Operator: Phone: E-mail: Swimmer Monitor: Phone: E-mail: Checklist Items Did the boat operator provide a proof of insurance for the boat? Does the boat have a propeller guard? Does the boat have a dedicated swimmer monitor on board (required without propeller guard)? Did the boat operator attend the pre-race or pre-practice meeting? Did the swimmer monitor attend the pre-race or pre-practice meeting? Did the swimmer monitor and boat operator agree not to participate in the swim? Does the boat have life jackets for everyone on the boat? Is there two-way radio communication between the boat operator and the event director? Are the boat operator and swimmer monitor aware of all restricted zones within the race area? Does the boat have first aid supplies on board?
USMS Open Water Guide to Operations Part 2: Open Water Safety Guidelines Revision Date: February 2015 Addendum C: Boat Operator Checklist The following safety considerations and checklist should be followed for all boat operators who are in support of USMS sanctioned open water swims. Please have one checklist completed for EACH motorized watercraft. The event director should keep it on file for one year following completion of the practice or event. Basic Information Name of Event: Sanction Number: Event Location: Event Dates: through Event Director: Phone: E-mail: Boat Operator: Phone: E-mail: Swimmer Monitor: Phone: E-mail: Checklist Items Did the boat operator provide a proof of insurance for the boat? Does the boat have a propeller guard? Does the boat have a dedicated swimmer monitor on board (required without propeller guard)? Did the boat operator attend the pre-race or pre-practice meeting? Did the swimmer monitor attend the pre-race or pre-practice meeting? Did the swimmer monitor and boat operator agree not to participate in the swim? Does the boat have life jackets for everyone on the boat? Is there two-way radio communication between the boat operator and the event director? Are the boat operator and swimmer monitor aware of all restricted zones within the race area? Does the boat have first aid supplies on board?
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