FWC Checklist - human-powered

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Livery Pre-Rental and Pre-Ride Instruction Checklist and Attestation

Instructions: Check each box on the left to indicate you received instruction. Enter N/A if topic is not applicable.

Operator responsibility Operator is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the vessel Avoid careless reckless and negligent operation of vessels Effects of alcohol controlled substances and stressors

Aids to navigation buoys and other waterways markers

Navigation rules Maintain a proper lookout keep a safe distance from other vessels and objects operate at a safe speed for the conditions location and environment operate in a defensive manner requirements to give way to other vessels and vessel right of way

Special waterway hazards Discuss operation within 300 feet of emergency vessels with activated emergency lights or within 300 feet of construction vessels displaying an orange flag

Characteristics of vessels steering stopping propulsion etc Discuss in general as well as for the specific vessel being leased or rented

Awareness of changes to weather or water conditions and proper responses to those changes

Location of and proper use of safety equipment

Location and content of manufacturer warning labels

Boarding falling off capsizing taking on water reboarding and emergency procedures for dealing with these situations

Dangers of reckless operations such as wake surfing and jumping

Problems seeing other vessels and being seen by them

Boating safety identification cards age and engine requirements Discuss any applicable boating safety education requirements

Photographic identification

Boating accidents: Causes and prevention of accidents; legal requirements: remain on-scene, render assistance, report incident to authorities

Florida diversdown warning device requirements

Noise nuisances and other environmental concerns

Ecosystem awareness based on local issues

Manatee awareness if applicable to location

Specific operational characteristics of the vessel being leased or rented

Local characteristics of the waterway where the leased or rented vessel is intended to be operated to include Navigational hazards boating restricted areas water depths

FWCDLE_313B (05-2024) - Rule 68D-34.002, F.A.C.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Instructions: Check each box on the left to indicate you received instruction. Enter N/A if topic is not applicable.

Paddlecraft - Requirements for operating paddlecraft within the marked channel of the Intracoastal Waterway

Offsite or Extended Period Use - Instruction on care and maintenance of the leased or rented vessel: Trailering and transporting; float plans; how and when to complete a float plan; specific local hazards such as bodies of water, weather, dams, cold water, commercial vessel traffic

Livery Instructor Name and Signature

I hereby acknowledge I have provided the required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction on each acknowledged component listed above.

Print Livery Instructor Name

Livery Instructor Signature

Date

I hereby acknowledge I have received the required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction on each acknowledged component listed above, and I understand the rules and information provided in this orientation.

Print Renter Name

Renter Signature

Date

FWCDLE (05-2024) - Rule 68D-34.002, F.A.C.