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7 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT BOATING

The happiest days of a boat owner’s life is when he buys the vessel, and the day he sells it. In most cases the latter is true. But this isn’t because Boating is expensive, bad or anything, instead most people don’t understand the basics to have a good boating experience.

Following, we will share some key insights that will help improve your boating experience.

Learn How to Use a Radio

Boaters use Marine VHF Radios. These are “Very High Frequency” radios with frequency range of 156MHZ to 174MHZ. To use this radio, you must obtain a Restricted Operator Certificate from a local Marine Authority.

Quarantine

In case you boat close to foreign waters, get a quarantine flag. This “Yellow Jack” is a quarantine signal flag. This flag is used when entering foreign waters as a signal to request entry. Although you are not requesting permission, having this flag will keep authorities labeling you trespasser.

Learn to Use Boating Gadgets

Boat is a mechanical device, and it needs gadgets to work properly. Therefore, it is important to learn how these gadgets work as they help you with safety, and navigation. You need proper equipment like gyro stabilizers, magnetic compass, autopilot systems, ARPA, Speed Log, Depth Sounders and other gadgets.

These gadgets help you operate your boat properly. It doesn’t matter what your boat or set up is, you just need to be familiar with it.

Use Common Sense

Common sense is essential to everything. Follow the rules and trust your gut. Maintain a safe speed, stay alert, and avoid other vessels. Learn every aspect of boat operations including handling and saety measures to sustain yourself during an emergency.

Don’t take an impairing substance because the effect will be enhanced by wind and sun. Learn how to swim before you start boating and find ideal destinations depending on where you lie in Canada. Start with calm waters with extended shorelines, you don’t want to deal with currents at start.

Anonymity is Not Your Friend

Before you leave the docks, tell someone about your float plan. This way, if something goes wrong people will know where to look for you. Float plans have saved numerous lives as it brought back missing boaters. Don’t make an escape plan so no one knows where you are because you never know what could happen to you.

Dress for the Occasion

Dress for outdoors, especially according to the weather. Prepare yourself and dress in layers if it’s windy or cold outside. On contrary, if its warm outside, wear easy clothing but do bring extra layers just in case.

Understand Boating Insurance

Bring proper paperwork when using your boat, this helps avoid voiding criminal or negligence charges. People under the ages of 16 are not allowed to operate a marine vessel capable of producing more than 40 Horse Power.  Its common sense, and imperative for water safety.

Ensure your boat has important safety gear including Propelling and Personal flotation devices. These precautions reduce liability concerns and keeps you from losing insurance.

There are may myths and misunderstandings related to boat insurance. We admit its not clear as home or car insurances, but you can get a clear idea by speaking with an agency like Aceboater.com who specifically deals in boating and marine insurance.

These agents will help you get a grip on what boating insurances are and how they work in your interest.

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