You’ve just bought a big, beautiful new boat. Or maybe you’re getting ready to buy. You’ve been dreaming of this for years. You’re so excited you can hardly stand it. You feel like a little kid again. Your friends and family can’t wait to get out on the water. Let’s go!
But wait! Before you go rushing off to make a purchase or shove off for a cruise, there are some things you ought to know. I’ve learned that what you don’t know about boats, the water, and navigation will hurt you—sooner or later. Boating mistakes can cause minor inconvenience, extensive damage to the boat, severe injuries and even death.
I should know. I’ve made a lot of mistakes myself, and I’ve seen many people’s dream boats quickly turn into nightmares.
My First Boating Mistake Cost Me My Boat
It didn’t take me long at all to make a BIG mistake after I got my first boat at age 16. I acquired a used 14’ wooden boat as a project for our Sea Scout troop. My buddies, who were also new to boats, pitched in and helped me sand, paint, polish, and varnish the boat. It looked great. I thought the girls would be so impressed and would love going out with us guys.
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Continuing the list of things I can show you, the Captain, and, if you like, members of your crew:
The proper use of your GPS, Auto Pilot, radar... (don’t try to learn during a crisis!)
PLUS—other critical information:
Boating etiquette and rules of the water
Man Over Board (MOB) Drills that could save a life
Complying with the terms of your insurance policy so you’re not left holding the bag for damages.
Many little things you don’t want to learn the hard way—like how to keep your “heads” or toilets from backing up.
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