Rough Water Handling

Official NOAA reports on wave height, winds, and weather. Boaters rely on these bulletins for tri...

Equipment (fins, gyroscopic devices) reducing roll motion in yachts and large boats; boater ed ad...

Adjustable plates on a boat’s transom that help control plane and bow rise, improving stability a...

Procedures for entering and exiting navigation locks near dams; boaters must follow lockmaster in...

Excessive rolling from waves or wake that can eject passengers or cause seasickness; boater ed su...

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

An abnormal rise in water level caused by storms or hurricanes, posing severe flooding risks; boa...

Alerts from state or federal agencies about rising water levels making navigation unsafe; boaters...

Coastal currents running parallel to the shore, which can affect beach landings or nearshore navi...

Strategies to prevent accidents, including early course changes, clear signals, and adherence to ...

Timetables for water discharges from dams affecting river flow; boaters must check schedules to a...

The official or commercial prediction of wind speed, wave height, storm fronts, and other conditi...

A velocity that allows adequate time to avoid collisions, considering visibility, traffic density...

Setting multiple anchors or stronger lines to secure a vessel in extreme weather; advanced techni...

Third-party or online providers giving route suggestions based on predicted weather patterns, com...

An electronic device that detects objects or landmasses around a vessel by bouncing radio waves o...