Federal law may not require boaters to take a safety course of any kind, but that does not mean that boaters should hit the water without a good working knowledge of the basics. Making states do require that boaters below a certain age limit pass a safety course before they be allowed to legally operate the boat. In addition to this basic course, keeping a copy of "Boater101: A full-reference guide to boating basics" would be a smart move. This book, published by Marine University, is designed to do much more than just give you a reference to occasionally flip through.
The book "Boater101: A full-reference guide to boating basics" is a comprehensive guide and manual that is designed to put emphasis both on boating safety and on environmental stewardship as well. The two most vital concepts touched on in this book are boating safety and taking care of the environment. It is when you can exercise strategies for both that you are getting the most out of your boating experience. If you want to be more comfortable on the water, then " Boater101: A full-reference guide to boating basics" is the book that you have been looking for.
The first time you read through "Boater101: A full-reference guide to boating basics", you will find yourself inundated with information. Even if you have been boating for years, you will find out plenty of new information the first time you flip through this invaluable guide. Once you've read it, keep it around as an invaluable reference while you are out on your boat, just in case you should ever need to refer to it for quick information.
"Boater101: A full-reference guide to boating basics" is a fun and informative collection of all of the information that you could ever need to enjoy a safe and environmentally friendly boating excursion. This book has been approved by the United States Coast Guard, the Recreational Boating Safety Program and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators as an excellent reference guide on boating safety and terminology, along with a great deal more vital information.
This book is chock full of information that you cannot do without while sailing on your boat, including: Boat motors, registration, water activities, documentation, boating required equipment for safety, numbering, recommended equipment, trailering, U.S. aids to navigation, pre departure preparation, lines and knots, navigation tips, weather, rules of the road, safety issues, tides, docking, mooring, anchoring, boating under the influence, species that are nuisances, toxic substance disposal, waste disposal, proper garbage disposal, boat operations checklist, float plan, pre departure checklists, state regulations and an in depth glossary as well. Anything and everything that you have ever wanted to know about recreational boating can be found within this handy, dandy, portable reference guide which will serve you well whether you are reading in the comfort of your living room or being tossed around on your ship in a surprise storm.
Originally posted 2008-12-26 05:14:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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