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TOLEDO WATER SPORTS MEMBERSHIP
| Membership Application | Waiver | By-Laws | Code of Ethics | Constitution |
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Safety Information
How cold can you handle it? Spring
2002 probably tested your limits! Look at this site to see some safety
considerations.
Note! A wet or dry suit should always be worn when the
water temperature is below 70°F/21°C.
Wetsuit/Drysuit use and hypothermia information, including the "100°
Rule" used by water-skiers.
http://WaterSki.about.com/library/weekly/aa100299.htm
Excellent info on hypothermia: http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/hypocold.shtml
11/05/03
Boating Safety Tips from the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources
http://www.OhioDNR.com/watercraft/safetips/tips.htm
| S | Sober Boating - Drive your boat sober. |
| A | Alertness - Look first. Have a proper lookout. |
| F | Fasten Life jacket - Buckle up, wear the gear. |
| E | Education - Get trained. |
11/05/03
BOATING EDUCATION
One of the requirements of membership in TWS is that, "All members must complete a safe boating course within the first year of membership."
ONLINE COURSES:
BoatEd offers the online Ohio Boating Education Course for boat and PWC safety which is approved by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft and is the official boat safety course material used by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in their classroom courses. Although there is a $15 fee for the final test, pass or fail, there is also a FREE pretest available to check your progress whenever you like.
Boat U.S. Foundation offers both General and PWC Online Courses for FREE. The certificate can be printed or mailed.
Boat Safe offers the Safe Boating Course for a $15 fee. Certificates are mailed.
Boater101 offers an online course for a $15 fee. Certificates are mailed.
PWCSafetySchool.com offers a FREE online PWC course for a growing number of states. This course is currently accepted for Indiana and Michigan residents, while an Ohio course is in the works.
These courses are NASBLA approved and USCG recognized. The examination for these courses is available online for Ohio residents. While some Internet courses are approved for Michigan residents 16 and older, all examinations must be proctored (in person). Therefore examinations are not available online for Michigan residents. However any NASBLA approved certificate is accepted in Michigan for non-residents if accepted by their state. (updated 07/01/03)
CLASSROOM and other COURSES:
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Please note that Ohio's laws changed in
2000 regarding boater education.
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Requirements
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Click here to see a table comparing some of the laws between jurisdictions in the NW Ohio area! |
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Travel
to and from Canada
After the events of 09/11/2001 the rules changed regarding travel to and from Canada.
You must comply with requirements of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, the U.S. Customs Service, and the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
While in Canadian waters, if you drop anchor, touch shore in any manner, or touch a Canadian vessel, you have entered Canada.
When you arrive in Canada you must contact the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency at 1-888-226-7277 from a land-line ONLY!
When you return to the U.S. you must contact both the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and U.S. Customs Service.
Unless you have the I-68 form, you must contact the INS upon each return in person, or by the OARS Video Phone system.
The Customs Service may be contacted by phone at 1-888-523-BOAT.
A good article in the Toledo Blade summarizes the rules the best.
Immigration and Naturalization Service News
Release:
http://www.INS.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/newsrels/boatlanding.htm
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LOCAL WEATHER & WATER CONDITION LINKS
Check the Western Lake Erie basin area conditions before you ride!
Interactive map of Lake Erie and Northern Ohio
counties for forecast information from the National Weather Service. Lake
information includes water temperature and wind, and wave forecasts.
http://www.CSUOhio.edu/nws/
Direct link to Near Shore (within 5 miles) Forcast
on Lake Erie from Toledo Ohio to Ripley New York. Includes most recently
observed water temperatures.
http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/pub/data/text/FZUS53/KCLE.TXT
(Added
04/17/2004)
Interactive map of Lake Erie for climate data including
surface temperature, air temperature and water levels from the National Weather
Service. (This site seems to have the latest readings for temperature.)
http://www.erh.NOAA.gov/er/cle/marine/marine.html
Graph showing water levels at
six minute intervals for stations on Lake Erie including the Toledo Station.
(Text data is also available.)
http://glakesonline.nos.noaa.gov/geographic.html
Map of Lake Erie showing water surface temperatures by
color gradients.
(Data appears to update only daily.)
http://superior.eng.ohio-state.edu/nowcast/erie/nf-index.htm
Map of Lake Erie showing water surface temperatures by
gradients contours.
http://www.coastwatch.msu.edu/twoeries.html
Map of Lake Erie with water surface temperature observations from the last 12
hours. Includes data from the US Coast Guard Station in
Toledo.
(Does not always update properly.)
http://superior.eng.ohio-state.edu/marobs/nf-index.html
Lake Erie Fishing Reports - Western Basin - Stream Fishing
Reports
This site posts text reports intended for fisherman, but also useful for PWC
riders. Sometimes includes river info.
http://www.fishlakeerie.com/reports/ohwfish.html
Get weather alert notifications on your cell phone for free.
(Added 04/24/2003)
http://www.EmergencyEmail.org
See conditions on the lakes through live cameras.
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Radar views of the Toledo area from surrounding stations |
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Web site provider > |
National Weather Service | Wunderground | ||
| Toledo viewed from the North | Detroit MI | Detroit MI | Detroit MI | Detroit MI |
| Toledo viewed from the West | North Webster IN | North Webster IN | North Webster IN | North Webster IN |
| Toledo viewed from the East | Cleveland OH | Cleveland OH | Cleveland OH | Cleveland OH |
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Online Nautical Charts
The Maptech Mapserver is a great online resource to check out your ride area before you venture out.
OHIO Public Ramps Listings
Department of Natural Resources County listings: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/watercraft/boat/boatareas.html
Map of boating facilities in PDF format: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/watercraft
The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this PDF file. 
Michigan Public Ramps Listings
Department of Natural Resources Listings: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-153-10365_10884---,00.html
Marinas and Fueling Locations
Interactive map of Lake Erie locations: http://boatingontheweb.com/oh.htm
(NOTE: A site with a great resource potential, however at least for our
area the information is very incomplete.)
LOCAL PWC SUPPLIERS
(updated 11/04/03, more links pending permission)
PWC Dealers: Dexter's Motors, Adrian MI; Honda East Toledo, Maumee OH; J&J Sales, Port Clinton OH; Ray's Powersports, Monroe MI; Tefend's Lake & Trail , Erie MI.
PWC Parts and Service: JazzMotorsports,
Quincy MI - Your source for Personal Watercraft Performance Parts. Great Prices, the Best Service, and Fast Shipping. We have the performance parts you need for your Yamaha, Sea-Doo, Polaris, and Kawasaki.
11/04/2003
PWC Rentals: Although not thoroughly researched, we believe the only PWC rental resource
around the Toledo area, is at Maumee Bay State Park. It is located at the west end of the public
beach on Lake Erie.
Call the Maumee Bay Resort for more information at 419-836-1466 when in season. The next
closest facility appears to be in the Sandusky area. Other rental facilities may
exist at Put in Bay and Kelly's Island. Look here for some rental listings: http://www.pwctexas.us/cpwcrentals.html
PWC Marine Supplies: Boat U.S., Point Place, Toledo OH; West Marine, Point Place, Toledo OH. (Also see PWC Dealers.)
JET SPORT RELATED LINKS
Link Exchange
(Added
04/17/2004)
Nauticfriend.com
- The Ultimate Water Sports Portal, The Best Links Sorted Out To Fit The
Best. Organizations
PWC Manufacturers/Tradenames (Added 11/04/03)
Various Other Links
SeatShield.com "Are you still sitting on towels?"
These covers are perfect for PWC trailering! These waterproof covers can be taken on and off your
tow vehicle seats very fast. Excellent for use at the ramp when you
must get in and out of your tow vehicle while wet. They do not retain odors,
and are machine
washable, breathable, wicking, and even universal fit!
(Links repaired 11/04/03)
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