Collision with Submerged Object

Hitting an unseen hazard (log, rock). Boater ed covers immediate steps: check for leaks, engine damage, or injuries, and signal for help if needed.

Methods (flares, flags, sound-making devices, electronic signals) to alert others of an emergency...

Hidden hazards like rocks, logs, or reefs that can damage a hull or prop; charts, depth sounders,...

The legal process of retrieving and repairing damaged or sunken vessels; salvage rights can be co...