| Boating Instruction | | | | to getting on the water. Boating safety is |
| A proffessional can teach you all about this great | | | | tantamount to responsible boating and it shouldn't be |
| sport,if you decide to take this up as a hobby. | | | | taken lightly. |
| Instruction is essential. Boating instruction entails much | | | | There's no way we can cover all aspects of boating |
| more than just showing you how to operate a boat. | | | | safety in this short article. What we can do, |
| It also includes safety together with engin and boat | | | | however, is to give you some basics to go from in |
| maintenance. | | | | your quest to become a responsible boater. There's |
| | | | nothing that can replace a good, certified boating |
| There are many places where you can find reputable | | | | safety course taught by a qualified individual, but |
| boating instruction. Start with a local marina. Like a | | | | everyone has to start somewhere! |
| golf pro shop, the marina will have a "boat pro" on | | | | * Always know the safest distance to keep away |
| staff that will be happy to help you with your boating | | | | from other boats. If someone is going slower than |
| education. Many marinas have classes you can take | | | | you are and you want to pass them, know how to |
| on site that will teach you everything you need to | | | | do so safely and with the proper signaling. Boats |
| know. | | | | don't have turn signals, but you should know how to |
| We live in an Internet world. It just goes to say, | | | | alert the other boater you will be passing them. |
| then, that there is boating instruction available online. | | | | * When you are putting your boat in the water, be |
| Studying all aspects of boating from your armnchair is | | | | sure you know how to do this quickly as well as |
| a great way to start. However, keep in mind that | | | | safely. Boating safety has to be present even before |
| you won't have the benefit of a live person to ask | | | | you get your vessel on the water. Knowing how to |
| questions of. | | | | do this the right way can make the difference |
| What should you look for in choose a boating | | | | between friendly and unfriendly boating. |
| instruction class? Here are a few of the components | | | | * If alcohol is part of your boating trip, be sure you |
| that the class should include: | | | | are very conscious of what alcohol can do to your |
| * Certified instructors with proper qualifications | | | | body when you are operating a fast-moving vehicle |
| * Boat operation | | | | on top of a body of water. Alcohol use by the |
| * Boat mechanics and maintenance | | | | captain should occur in moderation above everything |
| * Boating safety | | | | else. Alcohol today is a contributing factor to virtually |
| * Navigation rules | | | | all boating accidents today. Be smart when it comes |
| * Coast Guard requirements for safe boats | | | | to alcohol consumption on the water. |
| * Proper seamanship | | | | * Make sure that all people on board your boat have |
| Another great advantage to taking a boating | | | | access to a life vest. Never let a child be in your boat |
| instruction course is that it will help to qualify you for | | | | without wearing a life vest at all times. The number |
| your boating license. Like getting a driver's license, | | | | one cause of death on the water is due to drowning. |
| you will have to take a test to obtain your boat | | | | That is caused by people falling overboard without a |
| license. Having the advantage of a class that can | | | | life vest. This is the number one boating safety rule |
| teach you what you need to know will prepare you | | | | stressed by all instructors. |
| in the best way possible. | | | | * Boating safety depends on everyone following |
| Boating instruction will also tell you how to register | | | | general rules of etiquette when you are out on the |
| your boat, best ways to store your boat, and how | | | | water. While you can't control what the other |
| to ramp your boat � all things that the | | | | boaters do, you sure can control what you do. |
| responsible skipper should know well. You can also | | | | Always be polite on the water and know that you |
| get the best information on proper boat maintenance | | | | are doing your part to keep the waters safe. |
| as well as basic engine repair. | | | | Like we said previously, every boater should really |
| When you decide to captain your own vessel, | | | | take a certified boating safety course. Besides |
| boating instruction is a big part of becoming a | | | | making it easier for you to get your boating license, |
| responsible skipper. Get as much as you can as often | | | | you will be a much better boater after you take a |
| as you can � even if you are an experienced | | | | boating safety course. |
| boater. A refresher course along the way never | | | | Learn how to find the right boat for your needs and |
| hurts. Boating instruction is your way of telling | | | | find out how to determine what size motor you |
| everyone "I know what I'm doing, and you can trust | | | | need. Discover what you should look for when buying |
| me!" | | | | a used boat. Find out some important routine |
| Boating Safety | | | | maintenance that you might not have thought of. |
| The most important part about responsible boating is | | | | Discover an easy way to keep your boat looking |
| to always practice good boating safety. The United | | | | good, even in winter.Learn some important |
| States Coast Guard says that almost all boating | | | | regulations that you must follow. why safety is so |
| accidents could have been prevented if the captain | | | | important! |
| of the ship had taken a boating safety course prior | | | | |