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
Related Posts -
California Wilderness Areas Volume 1 If you are planning a trip to one of the many coastal areas or mountain ranges in California, there are a few books that will help you learn all that you can about these amazing wilderness areas. One of the best we’ve ever found is this book by George Wuerthner....... - San Francisco Bay Area Fishing Guide -- Book Review I recently purchased and read the book San Francisco Bay Areas Fishing Guide by Ray Rychnovsky. It is an excellent primer and refresher on fishing in the San Francisco Bay Area. It covers everything open ocean, ocean reef, near shore, beach, the entire San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, the entrance......
- Review: 7 Steps to Successful Boat Docking by Ron Redmond and Katherine Redmond The "why" behind boat docking is not what is important, but instead you should be focusing on the "how to". The How To's found within this book will lead you to learn how to successfully dock your boat, even when the winds are strong or the currents are stronger. This......
- The Practical Mariners Book of Knowledge By John Vigor Every single boating magazine and reviewer that picked up this book had the same comment - it's impossible to put down. We decided to put that to the test and see just how useful Vigor's book is. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the hype was well justified. It......
- Review of Devlin's Boatbuilding: How to Build Any Boat the Stitch-and-Glue Way by Samuel Devlin If you've been thinking about making your own boat, but you're worried that you don't have the kind of equipment or the time to really make a masterpiece, this book is simply an incredible resource that will make it easy. Although traditional methods of small boat manufacturing are time......
Related Websites -
Barbaric Book Review: Die Broke by Stephen M. Pollan, Part 2 This is Part 2 of my review of Die Broke. You can read Part 1 by following this link: Barbaric Book Review: Die Broke by Stephen M. Pollan Step 2: Pay Cash The authors feel that there are three things that will keep you trapped: an unwillingness to change, and...... -
Book Review: The Solar House. Book review courtesy of Joan Forkner at EcoBrain.com, who makes it possible for publishers to get the green word out in a cost effective and environmentally friendly manner. This was a well written and comprehensive review of passive solar building techniques. It will be of interest to both an individual...... - Book Review: Mel Bay's Basic Harp Mel Bay's Basic Harp is intended to be an introductory book to teach beginners how to play the harp in a step-by-step manner. Designed for players of any level, the material in this book can be used on any kind of harp, whether it has pedals or not. It also......
- Book Review Blog Carnival Welcome to the May 10, 2009 edition of book review blog carnival. book reviews NathanKP presents “Jellicoe Road,” by Melina Marchetta posted at Inkweaver Review - Book Reviews & Cover Art. Woman Tribune presents Stop Training Sitters, Put Everyone on the Same Page with By The Book posted at......
- Book Review: World Atlas of Golf - The Greatest Courses and How They are Played Mark Rowlinson The World Atlas of Golf was first published more than 30 years ago, and since then, each and every addition has revealed to golfers the best courses available. This latest edition gives the fully informative treatment to over 70 courses, giving the treatment to courses that have not yet graced......
- Full Runs Comics Collectibles
- Sailing Boating Other Sports Fan Apparel Souvenirs Sports Collectibles
Are you planning a vacation to California? Looking for a better way to fish the more than 1000 lakes throughout this state? You'll find everything you need to know inside The Complete Guide to California Fishing! Click here to download the 30 page the 100% FREE eBook "Fishing in California."
If you prefer a real book, this book can be bought as a paperback from LuLu.com for $10.93.
Categories:
Book Review
Tags:
0 comments ↓
There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.
Leave a Comment