⚲

BOATsmart! Knowledge Base Module 03 - Before Heading Out

Before Heading Out

1. Maintaining Your Craft
2. Pre-Season Maintenance
3. Winterization and Storage
4. Transporting Your Boat
5. Tips for Driving with a Boat Trailer
6. Choosing the Right Trailer
7. Towing Your Boat
8. How to Launch Your Craft
9. How to Load Your Craft
10. Knowledge of Local Waterways
11. Understanding Local Hazards
12. Marine Charts and Nautical Publications
13. Using Marine Charts and Nautical Publications
14. Topographic Maps
15. Using a Compass
16. Using a Marine GPS Device
17. Local Forecasts
18. Personal Weather Observations
19. Wind
20. Moderate Winds
21. Strong Winds and Small Craft Warnings
22. Gale Warning
23. Storm Warning
24. What is a Trip Plan?
25. Preparing a Trip Plan
26. Filing a Trip Plan
27. Planning Ahead
28. Safety Precautions When Fueling
29. Fueling a Boat
30. Refueling a Portable Tank
31. Fueling a PWC
32. Pre-Departure Checklist
33. Instructing Your Passengers
34. Summary