Basic Seamanship

• While zooming along across the water is an enjoyable way to enjoy boating, there are some basic Rules / Tips that should be followed.
• Boating Courtesy goes along way to ensuring a GREAT & SAFE day out on the water.
•  ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
• Never assume you have the “Right of Way”, keeping a sharp lookout for other vessels is just safe boating.
• Never assume the other guy understands the * Rules of the Road*, or is proficient in maneuvering his vessel.
• Use slow speed when operating your boat in small or narrow winding waterways.
• Kayak’s, Canoes, and small skiffs swamp easily, reduce your speed and wake when boating around smaller vessels.
• Remember the overtaking vessel (passing vessel) has the duty to keep clear of the vessel being overtaken (passed).
• Sailboats under sail power alone, have the “Right of Way” over power-driven vessels.
• SAFE BOATING IS NO ACCIDENT.
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