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Fire

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Geekeasy: /* Drugs and Alcohol */

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Drugs and Alcohol

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Fire

Geekeasy: /* Tides and currents */

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Tides and currents

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Drugs and Alcohol

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Kids

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 Fires when you're surrounded by water seem like a joke, but they're a very serious problem.
-Learn about [http://ephemerisle.org/index.php/Fire how to handle fire onboard a boat].
+Learn about [[Fire|how to handle fire onboard a boat]]
 == Kids ==

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	The California Department of Boating and Waterways has published a free booklet titled [http://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28731 "ABCs of the California Boating Law"] that we encourage all participants to obtain and review. Delta waterways are crowded in the summer, and anyone operating a vessel should be familiar with the "inland rules of the road", rules about navigation aids (what different buoys mean), rules for boating in congested areas, and rules for registration of watercraft. More information is available at http://www.dbw.ca.gov or by calling 1-888-326-2822.		The California Department of Boating and Waterways has published a free booklet titled [http://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28731 "ABCs of the California Boating Law"] that we encourage all participants to obtain and review. Delta waterways are crowded in the summer, and anyone operating a vessel should be familiar with the "inland rules of the road", rules about navigation aids (what different buoys mean), rules for boating in congested areas, and rules for registration of watercraft. More information is available at http://www.dbw.ca.gov or by calling 1-888-326-2822.
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		+	== Covid ==
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		+	We may or may not be in the midst of a pandemic by the next Ephemerisle.
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		+	Either way, it's always good manners to ask before boarding a boat and definitely before going inside someone else's boat.

	== Drowning ==		== Drowning ==

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 Ephemerisle is not the place to experiment with recreational drugs.
 == Tides and currents ==
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 The Coast Guard and the sheriff have come out every year. Usually this consists of slowly circling the event in their gray/black boats. They may also be called out in the event of an emergency. Historically, they have been very professional; nice, even. Please treat them respectfully and carefully, and please do not talk to them if you are under the influence of anything. Obviously, never do anything illegal within their view.

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	You'll have plenty of chance to party once stationary at the event site – please WAIT to begin your celebration until you're safely docked or anchored. Each boat should have at least one sober, competent person per night in case of a boating emergency. Each captain should ideally have an acting captain who is in charge in case of emergency or incapacitation.		You'll have plenty of chance to party once stationary at the event site – please WAIT to begin your celebration until you're safely docked or anchored. Each boat should have at least one sober, competent person per night in case of a boating emergency. Each captain should ideally have an acting captain who is in charge in case of emergency or incapacitation.
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	Ephemerisle is not the place to experiment with recreational drugs.		Ephemerisle is not the place to experiment with recreational drugs.

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 == Fire ==
-* Learn about [http://ephemerisle.org/index.php/Fire how to handle fire onboard a boat].
+Fires when you're surrounded by water seem like a joke, but they're a very serious problem.
 == Kids ==

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 == Tides and currents ==
-* Learn how [http://ephemerisle.org/index.php/Anchoring how to anchor].
+The waters of the Delta can look deceptively gentle. Strong winds and tidal currents can and have overpowered even experienced, strong swimmers. We recommend that you have a swim buddy at all times, especially when swimming between islands.  Night swimming is _not_ recommended.  Everyone should wear waterproof personal illumination at night when traveling between islands.
-* The waters of the Delta can look deceptively gentle. Strong winds and tidal currents can and have overpowered even experienced, strong swimmers. We recommend that you have a swim buddy at all times, especially when swimming between islands.  Night swimming is _not_ recommended.
+Think about what your boat will do. Boats not properly secured will drift and become hazards. Anything that goes into the water will end up in a different place than it started.
-* Think about what your boat will do. Boats not properly secured will drift and become hazards. Anything that goes into the water will end up in a different place than it started.
+Learn how [http://ephemerisle.org/index.php/Anchoring how to properly anchor].
 == Marine Radios ==

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 "Boating Under the Influence" causes many boating accidents in the Delta, and is a major enforcement focus for the Coast Guard and San Joaquin Country Sheriff's Office. No one is allowed to operate a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; a blood level as low as .05% may be used to indicate BUI.
-You'll have plenty of chance to party once stationary at the event site – please WAIT to begin your celebration until you're safely docked or anchored.
+You'll have plenty of chance to party once stationary at the event site – please WAIT to begin your celebration until you're safely docked or anchored.  Each boat should have at least one sober, competent person per night in case of a boating emergency.  Each captain should ideally have an acting captain who is in charge in case of emergency or incapacitation.
 Ephemerisle is not the place to experiment with recreational drugs.
 Both the Coast Guard and the police have jurisdiction at Ephemerisle. Unlike when you are on land, the Coast Guard '''does not''' need probable cause to board and search your vessel.
 == Tides and currents ==

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 == Kids ==
-* Ephemerisle is a particularly dangerous environment for children (although several well-supervised children have attended in the past).  If you bring your child, plan to be highly vigilant at all times. Minors (those under 18) should only attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian. As noted above, children under 12 must wear a PFD at all times when not in an enclosed cabin. You can find special child-sized life jackets online.
+Ephemerisle is a particularly dangerous environment for children (although several well-supervised children have attended in the past).  If you bring your child, plan to be highly vigilant at all times. Minors (those under 18) should only attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian. As noted above, children under 12 must wear a PFD at all times when not in an enclosed cabin. You can find special child-sized life jackets online.
 == Helicopter Insurance ==

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 The California Department of Boating and Waterways has published a free booklet titled [http://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28731 "ABCs of the California Boating Law"] that we encourage all participants to obtain and review. Delta waterways are crowded in the summer, and anyone operating a vessel should be familiar with the "inland rules of the road", rules about navigation aids (what different buoys mean), rules for boating in congested areas, and rules for registration of watercraft. More information is available at http://www.dbw.ca.gov or by calling 1-888-326-2822.
 == Drowning ==
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 Everyone should the article and watch the video [http://mariovittone.com/2010/05/154/ Drowning does not look like drowning.]
 == Drugs and Alcohol ==
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 * Each captain should have an acting captain who is in charge in case of emergency or incapacitation.
 == Marine Radios ==
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 See the [[Radio]] page for more details.
 == Helicopter Insurance ==
 [http://www.care-flight.com/ Helicopter insurance]  - $55/year.  Useful if you ever need to be lifeflighted from the event.
 == Law Enforcement ==
 The Coast Guard and the sheriff have come out every year. Usually this consists of slowly circling the event in their gray/black boats. They may also be called out in the event of an emergency. Historically, they have been very professional; nice, even. Please treat them respectfully and carefully, and please do not talk to them if you are under the influence of anything. Obviously, never do anything illegal within their view.

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 * pass out drunk, fall into water, and drown
 * falling in the water wearing heavy absorbant clothes you can't get out of.
 Ephemerisle takes those dangers, and adds in sleep deprivation, heat, late summer sun, swimming, other boaters, substance use, crowds, loud music, bright lights, etc. If you get in trouble, things may escalate faster than anyone is able to notice or help.
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 * No discharging waste into the water.
-== Safety Recommendations ==
+The California Department of Boating and Waterways has published a free booklet titled [http://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28731 "ABCs of the California Boating Law"] that we encourage all participants to obtain and review. Delta waterways are crowded in the summer, and anyone operating a vessel should be familiar with the "inland rules of the road", rules about navigation aids (what different buoys mean), rules for boating in congested areas, and rules for registration of watercraft. More information is available at http://www.dbw.ca.gov or by calling 1-888-326-2822.
 * Learn how [http://ephemerisle.org/index.php/Anchoring how to anchor].
 * Everyone should wear waterproof personal illumination at night.
-* Each boat should have a VHF handheld marine radio.  Channel 69 is usually the primary Ephemerisle-wide channel.  Channel 16 is the emergency channel.
 * The waters of the Delta can look deceptively gentle. Strong winds and tidal currents can and have overpowered even experienced, strong swimmers. We recommend that you have a swim buddy at all times, especially when swimming between islands.  Night swimming is _not_ recommended.
 * Think about what your boat will do. Boats not properly secured will drift and become hazards. Anything that goes into the water will end up in a different place than it started.
 * Know where you are before you dive! Visibility is limited to 16-18". Water depths at Mandeville range from 8-32'. Depths at Mildred are ?????
 * Ephemerisle is a particularly dangerous environment for children (although several well-supervised children have attended in the past).  If you bring your child, plan to be highly vigilant at all times. Minors (those under 18) should only attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian. As noted above, children under 12 must wear a PFD at all times when not in an enclosed cabin. You can find special child-sized life jackets online.
-* For obvious reasons, sleeping on an open platform introduces an additional element of danger. We strongly encourage anyone building a platform to construct a safety railing around the platform perimeter, and to add swim ladders to make it easier for people to climb out of the water.
 == Drugs and Alcohol ==
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 Both the Coast Guard and the police have jurisdiction at Ephemerisle. Unlike when you are on land, the Coast Guard '''does not''' need probable cause to board and search your vessel.
 == Marine Radios ==