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Respectful Boating Is

Fun Boating For All

Boating etiquette is about safety and socially accepted behavior.
Below you’ll find some common sense basics to help you blend in among fellow boaters.

AT THE RAMP ALWAYS BE PREPARED
Good boating etiquette starts before you enter the If you are the captain, be prepared to communicate the
water - at the dock. Prepare your boat and equipment safety rules for your craft and make sure your guests
before getting into position to launch. Anything else is are aware of them. Set a good example by always wear-
disrespectful to fellow boaters. ing a life jacket and having enough proper life jackets
for each person onboard.
OWN YOUR WAKE
The fastest way to make the wrong kinds of waves is to GAS AND GO
literally throw a big wake at another boat, swimmer, or At the fuel dock, get fuel, pay your bill and move out of
shoreline owner. Stay at least 200 feet from the shore- the way. If you need to buy additional supplies, relo-
line and other boaters. cate your boat. Don’t forget to run your blower before
starting.
SOUND CHECK

Sound is amplified over the water, so keep the music at PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
a level compatible with your surroundings. Overly loud Be understanding of those with less boating experience
music can be a disturbance to others as well as the and on-the-water smarts than you. Have the heart of a
operator/spotter. teacher, not a critic.

LEAVE NO TRACE BE POLITE
Take care of the body of water you love, and dispose of When passing another boat, give a little wave hello.
any trash you have. Never throw it overboard. Boating is all about having fun and being part of the
boating community. Embrace it and share it for genera-
tions to come.