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Boating Etiquette

Oh, you did not know that in order to travel by boat and you have guests there are certain boating etiquette you need to follow if you wanna impress?. Yes, if you want to show you are a pro, then you need to act like one.

* When you stop for fuel, keep in mind that other boats may be waiting to get to the fuel dock. Do not leave your boat to pick up groceries or hang out in the bait shop. Tie up securely, follow proper fueling procedures, pay the bill and move away to another docking area or guest slip if you need to do other business ashore.
* If you are already safely docked in the marina and there is no dockmaster or helper around to assist boaters as they dock and undock, it is courteous to assist other in your vicinity with their lines. This may sound like an oxymoron, but boating is like a fraternity of individuals. Everyone has a right to their space but everyone provides assistance whenever necessary.

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One thing I never liked while fishing in the open was speed boat drivers that thought it so necessary to pass by at top speed causing waves that both took your bait and caused you to have to hold on for survival!

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I agree with that JB!

There seems to be a new 'plague' of this going on with jet skis/wave runners, they really are so ignorant and seem to enjoy antagonizing the poor fisherman/woman.

The other thing that I would be wary about with boat etiquette, and I don't know whether it only applies to Britain, or whether it is worldwide, is the fact that if your boat ever breaks down, never accept a tow rope from another boat, as the minute they have towed you in, you are liable to owe them half the value of your boat for the courtesy of being rescued! This would be upheld in a court of law, and you could be forced to sell to finance the outstanding amount.

I have never liked the thought of this, not bad if you have a cheap little boat, but you could be talking huge amounts for a luxury boat!

(So much better when you could rely on genuine human kindness)

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WOW that is cruel indeed! I just wrote an exam for the Boat operators exam for motorized boats under 19' this year for Ontario Canada. In it is says you are obligated to tow or stay with a disabled craft till help arrives! Assuming that to do so does not endanger your own craft. No where is this mention on fees. I am unaware of the laws and rules governing larger boats 21' plus.

The operators license was created to deal with the jet skies disobeying boating laws and just the discourteous behaviors.