BOATING TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE NEW BOATER

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Learning Objectives for this Tutorial

•Prepare the boat for launch•Launch the boat into the water•Navigation rules for safe boating•Docking the boat•Taking the boat out of the water

Before You Begin

Let’s review some Safe Boating Tips!

Click Here to access a website that will review with you some safe boating tips.

Some Important Terms to KnowTake a moment to review the following terms to prepare yourself for the resources that will follow:•LIFE JACKET- personal flotation device (PFD). The most important item you can have on a boat. A lifesaving must–wear it!•SIDES OF THE BOAT

•LAUNCH- to move a boat from land into water•MOORED- when a boat is fastened to a pier or anchored•WAKE- a wave or rippling of water caused by a boat's passage as it travels through the water.•Online Resource http://www.boatingsidekicks.com/kidsknow/glossary.htm

Objective 1 - Prepare the Boat for Launch

Resources

Please review the following resources regarding the importance of knowing the weather for safe boating:

• Video: Safe Boating Week PSA: Thunderstorm Safety: Marine Forecast https://youtu.be/VKR9Vk5lftc

• Website: Obtain the latest marine forecast and warning information from www.weather.gov/marine 

• Website: NOAA's National Weather Service Marine Forecast http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/home.htm

Resources Cont.Please review three important tips for proper boat preparation:

1.Prep boat in appropriate area of the launch pad.2.Verify plug is in the boat and the boat is not connected to the trailer via the safety cable or straps.3.Verify all safety equipment is in check.

Please review the following resources regarding steps for proper boat preparation:

• Website: Before You Launch the Boat http://www.discoverboating.com/resources/article.aspx?id=580

• Website: Boat UShttp://www.boatus.com/magazine/trailering/2013/June/10-step-prelaunch-checklist.asp

Follow up!

Click Here to review a Pre-Departure Checklist to follow up on proper preparation before

launching your boat into the water.

Review What You Learned

1. The importance of knowing the weather report.2. Prep boat in appropriate area of the launch pad.3. Verify plug is in the boat and the boat is not

connected to the trailer via the safety cable or straps.

4. Verify all safety equipment is in check.

Stop – Please Take the Assessment

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Objective 2 – Launch the Boat into the Water

Resources

• Website: How to launch your boat - http://www.storeyourboard.com/launch-boat.html

Resources Cont.Please review three important tips for proper boat launch:

1.Validate the boat is in the appropriate depth of water before starting boat.2.Validate boat is operating correctly before pulling away.3.Load passengers in the correct loading zones.

Please review the following resources regarding proper boat launch:

• Video – Launching a Boat 3.5.5 https://youtu.be/IOM4aTiH2Pc• Video – How to launch a Boat Stress Free https://youtu.be/luvVC1GtkFI• Website – www.bestofboating.com

Review What You Learned

1. Validate the boat is in the appropriate depth of water before starting boat.

2. Validate boat is operating correctly before pulling away.

3. Load passengers in the correct loading zones.

Stop – Please Take the Assessment

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Objective 3 – Navigation Rules for Safe Boating

Stop! How much do you know about boats?

Resources

Please review two important tips for proper navigation for safe boating:

1.Show how to approach an oncoming boat safely.

Please review the following resources:• Video – Boating’s Top 60 Tips – Boat Handling https://youtu.be/jzrk-pi-u9U• Videos – Navigation Sounds - http://www.boatus.org/guide/navigation_21.html

Resources Cont.

2. Identify boat signs.

Website: http://www.sea-doo.com/owners/guides-and-information/boating-and-watercraft-glossary.html

Review What You Learned

1. Show how to approach an oncoming boat safely.

2. Identify boat signs.

Stop – Please Take the Assessment

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Objective 4 – Docking the Boat

Resources

Please review two important tips for proper navigation for safe boating:

1.Show at what angle to approach a boat dock.2.Describe what items are necessary for docking such as fenders or docking lines.

Please review the following resources:• Video – Docking Techniques Seminar https://youtu.be/PoGMAEjiHmU• Video – How to Approach a Dock When Boating - https://youtu.be/2ghKBhGCdlo• Video – Boating Tips & Tutorials: How to Tie a Cleat Hitch

https://youtu.be/VMwXjckgiOs

Please review before proceeding

A great resource for learning more about dock lines and the types of docking and/or rafting they are used for, please check out the website below:

Website: Docklines - http://www.boatus.com/boattech/articles/docklines.asp

Please review before proceeding

A great resource for learning more about fenders and the types of docking and/or rafting they are used for, please check out the website below:

Website: Polyform Fender Guide - https://www.polyformus.com/t-fenderguide.aspx

Review What You Learned

1. Show at what angle to approach a boat dock.2. Describe what items are necessary for docking

such as fenders or docking lines.

Stop – Please Take the Assessment

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Objective 5 – Taking the Boat Out of the Water

Resources

• Website: Retrieving your Boat - http://www.onlinetowingguide.com/guidelines/boat_retrieve.html

Resources

Please review two important tips for taking the boat out of the water:

1.Describe what steps are taken to remove the boat from the water2.Describe safety measures when taking boat out of water.

Please review the following resources:• Video – Taking the boat out of the water (live demonstration)

https://youtu.be/1VJxxtJYLAA• Video – Loading the boat on the Trailer https://youtu.be/iy8JOJgOVRE

Let’s Review What You Learned

1. Describe what steps are taken to remove the boat from the water

2. Describe safety measures when taking boat out of water.

Stop – Please Take the Assessment

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Thanks for taking this Tutorial

More Info:•Additional Information on boating can be found through your state’s Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.•More information on Boater Safety Education Programs can be found at Boat-ed.com https://www.boat-ed.com/boating_law.html