Don't Hit the Dock!

A Must-Have for Every Level of Boater!

Teaches Mooring & Docking, Wind & Current, Rules of the Road, Navigation Lights, Safety, Fuel & Waste Management

An excellent hands-on guide to boat handling and safety in a marina or harbor for the novice or refresher for the experienced boater. Divided into six sections, this program will help boaters gain valuable information about handling a boat safely and responsibly in and around marinas, launches and inlets.

General
Weather, Safety Equipment, GPS, VHF Radio, Dealing with Emergencies, MOB, Flooding, MAYDAY

Mooring and Docking
Types of Boats, Paddle-wheel Effect, Backing & Turning, Effects of Wind & Current, Types of Docks & Slips, Approaching & Departing Docks, Entering & Departing Slips, How to Cleat a Dock Line, Mooring Buoys

Rules of the Road
Right of Way, Boat Crossings, Channels, Great Lakes, Sailing Vessels, Restricted Visibility, Navigation Lights & Sounds

Fuelling the Boat
Ignition Potential, Fuel Spill, Starting the Engine

Waste Management
Gray & Black water, Trash & Cleaning your Boat