Author: WaterSportsFoundation

Photos showing different kinds of capacity plates on boats

Photos showing different boat anchors and anchor lines

Photos showing the US Coast Guard Navigation Rules Book in use on a boat

Photos showing sound producing devices in use on a boat

Photos showing a mounted fire extinguisher on a boat

Photos showing the hull identification number on various boats

Photos showing boat shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses on and around a boat

Photos showing various stowed boat fenders

Photos showing different boats using boat fenders at the dock

Photos showing a basic first aid kit on a boat and a dock

Photos showing various angles of a person boarding a boat using its ladder

Photos showing a flare being used as a visual distress signal

Photos showing one boat towing another

Photos showing a man overboard, getting help from a thrown cushion and other advised methods of helping

Becoming a safer boater is good. Becoming a more competent and confident boater is better yet.

As boat captain, it’s your responsibility to maintain an unobstructed view from the helm.

As a PWC operator, you must follow all general boating laws and regulations, as well as some rules and tips specific to PWCs.

One doesn’t look foolish in a life jacket. One looks responsible.