Basic Boating Safety: A Guide to Understanding Your Boat and Staying Safe on the Water

We're all familiar with the admonition "You're In Command" and it has special meaning when it comes to boating safety. As the operator of your vessel your #1 job is not to give your guests a good time or reel in the trophy fish. Your #1 job is assuring a safe boating experience. Your basic boating safety responsibilities focus on three areas: equipment, environment and operator.