Boating safety checklist

Article Abstract:

A list of boating safety tips excerpted from the book, 'Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling' is presented. Tips include the checking of local weather reports, understanding of Rules of the Road and provision of adequate scope for anchoring.

Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1997
Marine accidents

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Right of way

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The rules of navigation, which rank vessels according to right-of-way, begin to apply when ranges and bearings indicate that there is a risk of collision. Rules on overtaking signals, VHF radio communication and crossing situations are discussed.

Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1995
Laws, regulations and rules, Navigation, Collisions at sea, Ship collisions

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The safe boat

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The Coast Guard Auxiliary's safety equipment requirements are an excellent guide for recreational boat owners. The standards cover personal flotation devices, fire extinguishers, lights, fuel systems and fire hazards.

Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1996
United States. Coast Guard Auxiliary

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Subjects list: Safety and security measures, Prevention, Excerpt, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling (Book)
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