How to secure a way of boating?

Securing a way of boating involves careful planning, adherence to safety protocols, and a respect for both the water and other boaters. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or a weekend boater, ensuring safety on the water is paramount. In this guide, we’ll cover essential steps to secure a way of boating, including safety equipment, … Read more

What Piece Of Equipment On A Boat Is Most Important In Preventing Propeller Strike Injuries?

  Propeller strike injuries are the injuries that happen when something outside or someone/something within the water strike the propeller. Propeller strike injuries can be mild or they can lead up to serious damage i.e. deep cuts, or something more worse like broken bones etc. It happens because the propeller consists of very sharp blades … Read more

Who Is Responsible For Reviewing A Pre-Departure Checklist Before A Boat Outing?

Tasks such as reviewing a pre-departure checklist before a boat outing are done by the boat’s operator. The boat operator is responsible for all such matters. Pre-departure checklist is a list of tasks or items that are crucial for the journey. These must be reviewed for ensuring safe travels and to minimize the happening of … Read more

What Causes A PFD To Wear Out Over Time?  

    Introduction: To guarantee safety in activities involving water, it is essential to use personal flotation devices (PFDs). PFDs must work correctly. They must stay buoyant and must not fail during their lifetime of service. They are like all safety equipment and have a limited lifespan. Unlike hard hats, which can sometimes be re-formed … Read more

Banned boat names

Introduction: Selecting a name for your boat is always a fun and a personified activity. Sometimes it is a mirror of the owner, his hobbies or jokes. Nevertheless, there are specific boat names that are prohibited in various countries because they are deemed neither suitable nor acceptable to be used in naming a boat. Specifically, … Read more