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Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission <br />NOTES <br />• Any Officers/ Deputies designated as Certified Boating Education Instructors must be listed as <br />Instructors qualified for the Adventures in Boating course by the State Parks Education and <br />Outreach coordinator. <br />• State Parks considers education and outreach activities a key component of preventing boating <br />injuries and fatalities. Classroom instruction, school presentations and participation in <br />community events, Dealer and Rental site visits, and effective use of media are crucial to <br />preventing boating accidents and fatalities. Agencies are not required to engage in all education <br />and outreach activities described below but should pursue a mix of tactics appropriate for their <br />area of operation. <br />Education and Outreach Tactics and Suggested Goals <br />• Education Classes: Classroom instruction of the Adventures in Boating course sanctioned by <br />Washington State Parks that qualifies passing students to obtain a Mandatory Boater Education <br />Card. <br />■ Small = 15 students, 1 Class <br />■ Medium = 20 students, 1 Class <br />■ Large = 50 students, 1 Class <br />• Boating Safety Presentations to Groups: Presentations to various groups such as yacht clubs, <br />kayak clubs, anglers, and any groups that use boats on the water. <br />■ Small = 10 hours <br />■ Medium = 15 hours <br />■ Large = 25 hours <br />• Boating Safety Presentations to Schools: Presentations to local public and or private schools K- <br />12, and colleges / universities. <br />■ Small =10 hours <br />■ Medium = 15 hours <br />■ Large = 25 hours <br />• Vessel Rental Site Visits: Visits to local vessel rental sites intended to ensure employees and <br />renters are following guidance on the Motor Vessel Rental Safety Checklist. These can also be <br />site visits to businesses that rent out kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, or other small non - <br />motorized craft. The intent of visits in this case is to emphasize basic safety behaviors such as <br />encouraging renters to always wear a life jacket and encouraging boating in low hazard areas. <br />■ Small = 2 <br />■ Medium = 4 <br />Page 15 of 18 <br />