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Operating Your Boat—Safely
Summary

In the Operating Your Boat—Safely section, students learned how to to cast off and dock under different wind and current conditions, the three major responsibilities of a vessel operator; what to do when encountering another vessel, how to use and interpret sound signals, and about the types of night navigation lights and how to interpret them. In addition, students learned what to do when encountering buoys and markers, the dangers inherent in boating near dams, locks and bridges, and how to anchor correctly. Finally, students learned the basics of operating a PWC safely and courteously, and how ignition safety switches can save lives.