[Boat_Oregon_Newsletter] DRAFT -BON

Tue Sep 13 15:09:34 PDT 2022

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September 2022
Boat Oregon Newsletter for the Fall<https://boat.oregon.gov/>

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Meet and Greet Open Houses Scheduled

You're invited to meet with Marine Board staff in a city near you! We are hosting 10 statewide meetings in the month of October.

The purpose of these meetings is to build relationships with local boaters, share information about what the agency does, and gain a better understanding of your needs. Staff will also be available to answer questions all of your questions. Meeting details are available here<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/info/Pages/Legislative-Concepts.aspx>.

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The More You Know -Be a Smart Skipper<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/Pages/Preparation.aspx>

There are the fortunate few who are naturals with whatever they do; naturals at playing sports, naturals with playing games, and even naturals with learning. And then there's the rest of us. The ones who need to follow the adage, "Practice makes perfect." Whether propelled by motor, oar or paddle, every boat type is unique; hull design, draft, freeboard, and propulsion all work together for optimum movement in the water.

During the 1980's and 90's, Oregon witnessed a peak in recreational motorboat use, with personal watercraft leading the trend. This increase came with more accidents, fatalities and property damage, which helped Oregon become one of the first states in the nation to adopt a mandatory education requirement in an effort to improve boating safety. In 1999, the Oregon Legislature passed the Mandatory Boater Education<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/Pages/Boater-Education-Cards.aspx> requirement for motorboat operators with motors over 10 hp. The legislature gave the Marine Board from 2000 to 2009 to "phase in" the requirement. From 2000 to 2002, boaters were encouraged to complete a voluntary home study option and apply for their card. By 2003, phase in's by age group began. By 2009, all boaters were required to take a boating safety education course and apply for their mandatory education card. The card, like a driver's license, must be carried along with the motorboat "Certificate of Number," which is a boater's registration document and must be presented when stopped by marine law enforcement.

Story continues...[link to blog post]

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Sold Boat Reporting is Just Like a Car Sale
Keeping Records Up-To-Date<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/forms-library/Pages/Sold-Boat.aspx>

When you sell a vehicle, you sign the back of the title to release interest in the property and a boat sale has the same process. When you sell a boat, donate it to charity, give it away for parts, or consign it to a broker, you have 30 days to report the transfer to the Marine Board. If the new owner fails to apply for title and there is no record of the transfer, you may be held liable as the owner if that boat becomes abandoned or causes damage in the future. On the flip side, if you buy a boat, be sure to apply for a title right away and provide proof of the seller's release of interest. If you don't, and the seller doesn't report the sale, you may struggle to prove your ownership if the boat becomes lost or stolen or the ownership is disputed. It's a simple step to get the seller's name on the certificate of title and to give it to the buyer with their signature releasing interest. If the boat is co-owned, all owners must release their interest before the title can be transferred. If you can't remember if you reported the transfer of your boat and would like to double-check, contact the Marine Board by emailing marine.board at boat.oregon.gov<mailto:marine.board at boat.oregon.gov> or calling 503-378-8587<tel:503-378-8587>. You can complete an easy, digital Report of Boat Sale<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/forms-library/Pages/Sold-Boat.aspx> form online and keep a copy for your own records.

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Inflatable Life Jacket Annual Maintenance
Have you pulled the cord lately?<https://vimeo.com/712264252/65ac491a45>

Inflatable lifejackets have been on the market for two decades now, and are a great option for many boaters. Inflatables come in many varieties including manual, automatic, hydrostatic, and hybrid mechanisms for harnesses, coats, or belt packs. Technology has really evolved along with comfort. Inflatables are becoming more commonly seen and worn, which is a good thing compared to not wearing a life jacket of any kind. However, it's only a good thing only if you know how to properly wear, maintain, and care for this style of a life jacket. In the past few years, there have been multiple boating fatalities in Oregon from people wearing inflatable lifejackets that either malfunctioned or were tampered with outside the manufactures re-arming instructions and procedures.

Consider inflatable life jackets a mechanical device that requires routine maintenance<https://vimeo.com/712264252/65ac491a45>. Reading the owner's manual before use and being familiar with how to deploy the device is critical because when you need it in an emergency, your fight or flight mode takes over from cognitive thinking.

Story continues...[link to blog post]

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JB's Article -6 Year Plan Data<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/Pages/Opportunities-and-Access.aspx>
Facility Priorities<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/Pages/OAR-Subscription.aspx>

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The Fastest Way to Renew<https://boat.oregon.gov/store>

Motorboat registrations are valid for two calendar years and you can renew online beginning November 1, 2022, for registrations that expire at the end of this year. Click on the Boat Renewal Tab on the store landing page to get started. Need help? Start here<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/title-registration/Pages/Online-Store-Help.aspx>.

Engaging with You

Let's grow the boating community and learn from each other

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Data Helps Drive Operations
Marine Board Surveys

The Marine Board conducts randomized surveys at different time periods as required by law. If you receive an email or survey in the mail, we greatly appreciate your participation! These surveys help improve our business operations and determine the funding we receive from fuel tax.
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Calling All Boaters
Got a Story?<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/info/Pages/Boater-Engagement.aspx>

Do you have a boating experience to share that might help others? Did you have a close call or event that made you think twice about what to do, what to carry or something to practice? We want to share your story for the benefit of others for the Boat Oregon Blog<https://marineboard.wordpress.com/>. Check out the blog and subscribe.

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