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FUN & ADVENTURE

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 navigate
Table Rock Lake and blend in among fellow boaters.

AT THE RAMP ALWAYS BE PREPARED
Good boating etiquette starts be- If you are the captain, be prepared
fore you enter the water - at the to communicate the safety rules
dock. Prepare your boat and equip- for your craft and make sure your
ment before getting into position to guests are aware of them. Set a good
launch. Anything else is disrespectful example by always wearing a life
to fellow boaters. jacket and having enough proper life
jackets for each person onboard.
OWN YOUR WAKE
The fastest way to make GAS AND GO
the wrong kinds of waves At the fuel dock, get fuel, pay
is to literally throw your bill and move out of
a big wake at an- the way. If you need to
other boat, swim- buy additional supplies,
mer, or shoreline owner. relocate your boat. Don’t for-
Stay at least 200 feet get to run your blower before
from the shoreline and starting.
other boaters.
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
SOUND CHECK Be understanding of those with less
Sound is amplified over the water, so boating experience and on-the-wa-
keep the music at a level compatible ter smarts than you. Have the heart
with your surroundings. Overly loud of a teacher, not a critic.
music can be a disturbance to others
as well as the operator/spotter. BE POLITE
When passing another boat, give a
LEAVE NO TRACE little wave hello. Boating is all about
Take care of the body of water you having fun and being part of the
love, and dispose of any trash you boating community. Embrace it and
have. Never throw it overboard. share it for generations to come.

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