Clean Boater Survey

Thank you for filling out this survey! We use the Clean Boater Survey data to help us determine where to focus our attention on future boater education.

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1. How long have you been boating?

More than 20 years10 - 20 years2 - 9 yearsLess than 2 years

2. How far are boaters legally required to keep away from orcas in southern BC coastal waters?

500 metres400 metres100 metresThere is no legal distance to keep away from orcas I don't know.

3. Do you recognize this flag?

Yes, it is the Whale Warning Flag and I should slow down and proceed with cautionNo, but I do now!

4. Do you recognize this flag?

Yes, it is Georgia Strait Alliance’s Clean Marine BC eco-certification flag for marinas and other boating facilitiesNo, but I do now!

5. What size of spills into the ocean need to be reported?

Spills of a barrel or more must be reportedSpills of a litre or more must be reportedAll spills must be reported regardless of size No spills need to be reported I don't know

6. Do you know who to call when a spill occurs?

9-1-1

1-800-OILS-911 and Canada Coast GuardNo one, spills do not need to be reported I don't know

7. The use of soap to disperse a spill in the water is:

LegalIllegalI don't know

8. Do you know why it is important to Clean Drain and Dry your boat when moving to a new location?

To prevent fuel spills To prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species To keep the hull cleanI don't know

9. Did you know that it is illegal to dump a sewage holding tank into the ocean within 3 nautical miles of shore (unless there are no pumpouts nearby and you can’t get that far offshore)?

Yes, I know thatNo, but I do now!

10. Do you pledge to review and implement the clean boating practices included in your new Clean Boater Kit?

YesMaybe, I will take a lookNo, I’m not ready to take the clean boater pledge

Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, or if you’d like to discuss clean boating principles with us:

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Survey adapted from California State Parks and California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green Program, and The Bay Foundation

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