The most important part about responsible boating is to always practice good
boating safety. The United States Coast Guard says that almost all boating
accidents could have been prevented if the captain of the ship had taken a
boating safety course prior to getting on the water. Boating safety is
tantamount to responsible boating and it shouldn’t be taken lightly.
There’s no way we can cover all aspects of boating safety in this short article.
What we can do, however, is to give you some basics to go from in your quest to
become a responsible boater. There’s nothing that can replace a good, certified
boating safety course taught by a qualified individual, but everyone has to
start somewhere!
Always know the safest distance to keep away from other boats. If someone is
going slower than you are and you want to pass them, know how to do so safely
and with the proper signalling. Boats don’t have turn signals, but you should
know how to alert the other boater you will be passing them.
When you are putting your boat in the water, be sure you know how to do this
quickly as well as safely. Boating safety has to be present even before you get
your vessel on the water. Knowing how to do this the right way can make the
difference between friendly and unfriendly boating.
If alcohol is part of your boating trip, be sure you are very conscious of
what alcohol can do to your body when you are operating a fast-moving vehicle on
top of a body of water. Alcohol use by the captain should occur in moderation
above everything else. Most of the boating accidents that occur today can be
directly attributed to alcohol as a contributing factor. Be smart when it comes
to alcohol consumption on the water.
Make sure that all people on board your boat have access to a life vest. Never
let a child be in your boat without wearing a life vest at all times. The number
one cause of death on the water is due to drowning. That is caused by people
falling overboard without a life vest. This is the number one boating safety
rule stressed by all instructors.
Boating safety depends on everyone following general rules of etiquette when
you are out on the water. While you can’t control what the other boaters do, you
sure can control what you do. Always be polite on the water and know that you
are doing your part to keep the waters safe.
Like we said previously, every boater should really take a certified boating
safety course. Besides making it easier for you to get your boating license, you
will be a much better boater after you take a boating safety course.
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Always know the safest distance to keep away from other boats. If someone is
going slower than you are and you want to pass them, know how to do so safely
and with the proper signalling. Boats don’t have turn signals, but you should
know how to alert the other boater you will be passing them.
