BOATsmart! Canada
Knowledge Base
Module 03 - Before Heading Out
Fuelling: The Rule of Thirds
Running out of fuel is the number one cause of boater distress on the water. Always plan ahead, and make sure you’ve got enough fuel for the entire trip!
An easy way to make sure you won’t spend your day stranded after running out of gas is to use the rule of thirds, when considering the amount of fuel required for your trip:
This means you’ll have:
- 1/3 of a tank for the trip out
- 1/3 of a tank for the trip back
- 1/3 of a tank kept in reserve
Get your Official Canadian
Boating License
The Official Transport Canada Boating Course, Test & License.
Get your Official Canadian
Boating License
The Official Transport Canada Boating
Course, Test & License.
