Lesson 3: How to Drive
RULES OF THE ROADJust like driving a car requires you to follow the rules of the road, driving a boat requires you to follow the rules of the water. Click on the following link for a detailed explanation of these rules: BOATING RULES OF THE ROAD
Once you have finished learning about the rules of the road you can watch the video below. It will demonstrate for you the #1 concept every boater must understand before they head out on the water which is the rule of give-way and stand-on. This is the boating equivalent right of way in an automobile. The image to the right offers a simplified visual perspective of this concept as well.
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Docking
Along with driving in open water it is also mandatory to know how to dock your boat. The proper technique for docking a boat is depends largely on the environmental conditions you are presented with at the time.
The following video discusses the techniques for docking a boat under various wind conditions. |
Click the following link to go to play the DOCKIT DOCKING SIMULATION GAME. The default settings will have you try and dock the boat in conditions with no wind or current. Use the image above for help completing the challenge.