The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Alabama certification.

Chapter 2: Before You Get Underway
Summary

You've completed the material of Chapter 2 of the online boating safety course!

You should now:

• Be able to locate and understand a vessel's capacity plate
• Know how to file a proper float plan
• Be able to fuel a vessel safely
• Be able to launch and retrieve a vessel from a trailer safely and courteously
• Know the basics of vessel and engine maintenance

If you haven't already completed the Chapter 2 review exercise, follow this link to take the Review Questions for Chapter 2: Before You Get Underway. Or, go through the interactive Flash animation below.