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Progressive® Boating Basics Pro-Tips
BOATING BASICS: pro tips
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Check out Discover Boating's five-episode video series, "Boating Basics: Pro Tips," powered by Progressive® for tips and tricks to improve your boating skills and prepare for stress-free, fun-filled days on the water.
Gain confidence at the helm by watching these step-by-step beginner's guides, providing advice on everything from what items and safety equipment to bring onboard, to expert instruction on how to launch, how to dock, how to drive, and finally, guidance on understanding the basic rules of the water.
Video Episode1 5 ESSENTIAL RULES of the water
Take the first step towards learning the boating rules of the road and simple boating etiquette with this beginner’s guide, 5 Essential Rules of the Water, powered by Progressive®.
Regardless of where you go boating or what type of boat you’re operating, one of the most important rules to keep in mind is that you are responsible for avoiding collisions at all times. Always be aware of your surroundings, look out for other vessels, and keep a safe speed.
This guide will also help you understand the meaning of port (left) and starboard (right)—if facing towards the front of the boat—and teach you how to maneuver in various on-water scenarios depending on whether you are the stand-on vessel or the give-way vessel.
ADVENTURE AWAITS
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Video Episode3 driving a boat TIPS FOR OPERATING WITH CONFIDENCE
Learning how to drive a boat for the first time can be fun and rewarding. Get started with our beginner’s guide for operating a boat, 6 Tips on Driving a Boat, powered by Progressive®. Follow along for advice on:
• How to attach a boat’s engine cut-off switch (ECOS) • How to operate the throttle and trim a boat • How to steer, slow down and avoid collisions. • How to deal with different situations that could impact operation, such as wind, waves, and current. • Why it is important to be cautious of speed
docking a boat SIX STEPS FOR BEGINNERS
Follow our beginner’s guide on how to dock a boat, 6 Steps to Docking a Boat Like a Pro, powered by Progressive®, to discover a few simple ways to feel more confident at the helm.
Whether you are docking in a slip, coming alongside a dock, or docking against the wind or current, these pro tips will help you line up your approach and ensure you’re ready for any docking scenario.
Video Episode4 Video Episode5 boat checklist
8 THINGS TO BRING ONBOARD
Follow this pre-departure boating checklist, powered by Progressive®, to prepare for a great day on the water. These top 8 items include: • U.S. Coast Guard required boat safety equipment, such as life jackets or PFDs • Fire extinguisher • Visual distress signals, sound signaling devices, and a throwable flotation device.
launching a boat 9 STEPS FOR SUCCESS
Learning how to launch a boat for the first time, either by yourself or with help, can be simple and stress-free by following our checklist on 9 Easy Steps for Launching a Boat, powered by Progressive® .
After you learn how to properly launch a boat from a trailer, you'll be able to tow your boat and explore any body of water serviced by a ramp. Be sure to always practice good boat ramp etiquette, including utilizing a staging area prior to launch.
