Rocking Boat Hazard

Excessive rolling from waves or wake that can eject passengers or cause seasickness; boater ed suggests distributing weight and adjusting speed or course.

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Overloading Vessel

Placing too many passengers or too much weight on board, risking capsizing or swamping; boater ed...

PFD Types

USCG classifications (Type I, II, III, IV, V) denoting different flotation devices for different ...

Wake Courtesy

Best practices for reducing wake near other boats, shorelines, or docks to prevent property damag...

Rough Water Handling

Techniques for operating in high waves, heavy chop, or strong winds (e.g., reducing speed, headin...

Heavy Displacement vs. Planing Hulls

Hull designs that either push through water (displacement) or ride on top (planing). Boater educa...

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