Safe Speed

When obstructions (bridge walls, large vessels) block your view of approaching traffic or hazards...

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

Thermal or low-light scopes or goggles aiding nighttime navigation; boater ed covers proper usage...

The boat required to alter course or slow down to avoid a collision with a stand-on vessel under ...

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

The “rules of the road” for waterways, dictating right-of-way, overtaking procedures, and collisi...

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

Techniques like sounding fog signals, reducing speed, and using radar or GPS to avoid collisions ...

Navigation lights (red and green sidelights, white sternlight, and masthead light) must be used f...

A boat design where submerged “wings” lift the hull at speed, reducing drag and increasing effici...

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

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

The operation of pontoon-style boats, focusing on wide turns, weight distribution, and wind effec...

Specific speed restrictions in certain waterways, especially near marinas, wildlife areas, or con...

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

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

Proper methods of securing a vessel in place using anchors and rodes, including scope calculation...

A device indicating heading relative to magnetic north, essential for navigation in open water or...

States or local rules define exact times for “sunset” and “sunrise” to enforce navigation light r...

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...

A placard found on most boats under 20 feet stating the maximum weight/people the vessel can safe...