Looking for Watercraft Officer Cadet Candidates
ODNR Watercraft is accepting applications beginning January 3 for as many as 24 Watercraft Officer cadets. The hiring process is expected to take 9 to 11 months, and cadets undergo a rigorous application process.
Like Us on Facebook
ODNR Division of Watercraft has launched its social media campaign by creating a Facebook page. The public is invited to discuss boating in Ohio at www.facebook.com/ohiodivisionofwatercraft. You will find important information, tips, and events listed there. You can also follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/OhioWatercraft.
Online Boat Registration Renewal Begins January 3
Boat registrations are good for three years. If 2011 is the year for your boat to be renewed, look for your renewal letter in the mail and then visit online renewal.
Articles
Boater Education Awareness
The so-called “Golden Age of Boating” traces its roots to the period following the end of World War II when America launched a new age of economic revival. The popularity of boating demanded an attention to education and safety awareness.
Mandatory Boater Education Rule
Since 2000, boaters born on or after January 1, 1982, have been required to secure education before operating a boat powered by more than 10 horsepower. This means if you turn 29 this year, or are any younger, you might need a boater safety education certificate to operate your powerboat (depending on the horsepower).
Trade Shows
Division of Watercraft is scheduled to participate in nearly two dozen retail trade shows this winter and spring. Information on boating courses, laws, where to boat and safety tips can be found at our booth, as well as more information about the upcoming cadet hiring. Find the full list on our events calendar.
Marine Insurance
If you are thinking about a boat purchase or simply want to be ready to get out on the water when boating season arrives, here are a few things to consider regarding marine insurance coverage.
Boater Code of Conduct
In 2011, the Division of Watercraft is introducing a list of best boating practices known as the “Boater Code of Conduct” to promote boating safety awareness. These tips are included in the Division’s 2011 Calendar/2010 Annual Report. Each issue of Buckeye Boater this year will feature 3 of the 12 recommended best boater practices.
ODNR Awards
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Hall of Fame inductees and Cardinal Award winners were announced on December 9. Inducted posthumously in to the Hall of Fame was Carl Anderson of Ashtabula, a long-time boating safety and clean water enthusiast. The Friends of Buck Creek Recreation Corridor was among the Cardinal Award recipients.
Safety Tips
Ice Safety
Being out on the ice, without exception, is a voluntary decision. The most popular reasons to go out on the ice are to enjoy fishing, skating, snowmobiling, and sailing. But no ice is ever completely safe. By reading, knowing, and following some basic ice safety tips, you may save a life -– including your own.
Other News
Division Employees Honored at Annual Meeting
Rick Barrera
Administrator
of the Year
[read more] |
Teri Woodward
Ralph J. Hawse
Administrative
Support
[read more] |
Walter Hodgkiss
Law Enforcement
Officer of the Year
[read more] |
| See photos of the recipients on Facebook. |
Life Jacket Design Contest
BoatUS Foundation is once again calling for out-of-the-box life jacket designs that embrace new technologies and non-traditional thinking. There are no rules regarding types of materials to be used or whether the design meets any current US standards. The deadline to enter is February 1, 2011. www.BoatUS.com/Foundation/lifejacketdesign/