Every day we all enjoy the rivers, bays and coastal waters of southwest Florida. Unfortunately, the health of our waters has deteriorated further in recent years. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each navigator to demonstrate good navigation practices that are directly related to our navigation environment.
In the Navigation Course of America manual, the following guidelines are pretty simple and realistic for each of us:
- Keep your basement clean.
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Why does a navigator clean his cargo space? No navigator should purposely or accidentally pump oily water overboard.
- Use bilge absorbers instead of detergents to keep your basement clean.
Why should a navigator use bilge absorbers? No navigator should purposely or inadvertently pour detergent into our waters.
- Use detergents sparingly.
Biodegradable cleaners are also aggressive towards water.
- do not dispose of waste water in closed water; Use a storage tank.
- Adhere to local and federal wastewater regulations.
As captain of your ship, you are legally responsible for knowing and respecting the rules.
- Bring your garbage home; do not read
So do not forget to treat and recycle our own environment.
- refuel when refueling.
It follows that you need to eliminate spilled fuel.
- Use only colors approved for use at sea.
- When you are fishing, training and releasing.
Pat Schmidt is a member of the American Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva. For more information on this chapter and the courses offered, please visit www.sancapboating.club or email education@sanibelcaptivasps.org or call 612-987-2125.
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