Thorough Pre-Departure Checklist

A recommended routine covering fuel levels, safety gear, PFD counts, weather checks, and bilge inspection before leaving the dock.

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

Mandatory and recommended gear for boats, including PFDs, fire extinguishers, visual distress sig...

Steps to minimize fire and explosion risk at the marina: turn off engines, close windows, avoid s...

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