Understanding Boating Rules of the Water & Basic Etiquette | Boating Basics: Pro Tips

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.

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Watch other episodes of Boating Basics: Pro Tips, powered by Progressive®
Episode 1 - Boat Checklist: 8 Things to Bring Onboard: https://youtu.be/vGA6kAtWFwg
Episode 2 - Launching a Boat: 9 Steps for Success: https://youtu.be/f5kY1Lx7qa0
Episode 3 - Docking a Boat: 6 Steps for Beginners: https://youtu.be/ZbzE-257UKM
Episode 4 - Driving a Boat: 6 Tips for Operating with Confidence: https://youtu.be/9MWZcL7bV0o

Explore these additional boating resources on DiscoverBoating.com:
Understanding the Boating “Rules of the Water” - https://bit.ly/3l0WvJX
10 Tips for Avoiding Boat Collisions - https://bit.ly/3oTQ6kO
Navigation Buoys and Channel Markers 101 - https://bit.ly/32ix5kt
Boating Etiquette: Reading Between “The Rules” - https://bit.ly/3nNVJSF
How to Drive & Operate a Boat - https://bit.ly/3FAgPK8

See you on the water!
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