Essential Boating Safety Tips for Handling Wind, Currents, and Unexpected Situations
The wind and the currents require active control of the boat: it is always advisable to approach the docks with...
Month: March 2026
How Should You Approach a Dock When Wind or Current Is Pushing You Away? Safe Docking Techniques Explained
In cases where your boat is blown off the dock by the wind or the current, then the normal forward...
How Far Away Should You Sit From the Steering Wheel? Safe Boat Operation Guidelines
The US Coast Guard and ABYC standards suggest 18-24 inches of chest to wheel distance to be used as an...
Your Boat Capsizes and Floats Away: What Should You Do to Stay Safe?
US Coast Guard policies require one to remain on the capsized ship since it is 90 percent more visible to...
What Are the Legal Safety Requirements for Boat Operators? Basic Boating Laws Explained
The federal law of the US Coast Guard requires every recreational boat to be equipped with one USCG-approved PFD (Type...