Who Needs Boating Regulations Anyway?

In order to enjoy time on the water, boating regulations are in place. Can you imagine

getting in to the marina on port whilst the vessel coming the other way is on

starboard! As we know collisions are common place. The boating code is in place to

manage the safety aspect for yourself, your crew and other water users. The code of

the sea is critical. However this importance can be driven home too hard. Possibly

putting off potential learners.

Learning Approaching!

A firm gentle approach needs to be in place. Of course everyone wants to drive off

from the quay and get on the business of having fun on the water. This is the

impulsive nature of mankind afterall! You may get by scot free. Lucky you! Or rather

foolish you! Your day out with family or friends could end in disaster! Imagine

you’ve anchored for lunch in a secluded bay. The anchor is not secured on the sea

floor but you don’t notice the boat being drawn towards the rocks,l because your too

involved in your cocktails. Disaster! Avoidable? Absolutely! If you had become

proficent in boating regulations, this scenario would not have happened. For a start

you would know how to secure the anchor and also that booze and boats don’t mix!

The sort of knowledge that prevents accidents can be learned through a number of

courses.

The Take Away!

The take away here is making sure you have safety equipment on board.

Each state has a list of necessary items, which include:

Adjustable life jacket for each member of crew – special requirements need to be met for kids
A man over board line – to be thrown towards the MOB instantly

Suitable illumination specific to the size of the vessel

Flares or visual distress signals

A fog horn

fire extinguisher(s)

This is by no means an exhaustive list. Depending on where you are, rules will

change. If you are planning a trip over seas then you should be certain to follow the

rules in each different locality. Explore the possibility of an international safety

inventory.

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