Know All About Boats And Boating For Fun And Safety
The more you know all about boats and boating you open up a huge opportunity for family fun and enjoyment
. Regardless of the size of the boat or whether you prefer power over sailboats, there is something for everyone's tastes. If everyone learns how to select the right craft for their needs and understands the rules that apply to the waterways we can all get out and enjoy some of the very best Mother Nature provides.Your first boat is a big leap. Making sure that you are purchasing the boat that is right for your needs and what the intended use will be will help ensure that you don't end up with an expensive form of resentment. Boats are meant to be used, and keeping it within the budget and size range that is appropriate for you will make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
The more boat you buy the more expensive everything becomes. Insurance costs, the initial payment, the boatyard fees, accessories, and the maintenance costs will go up exponentially with every foot of boat you purchase. Staying within your budget prevents you from watching your boat sit all summer on jack stands instead of getting in the water and doing what it was built to do.
Larger boats also require larger accessories. If you have a 45 foot vessel you will need a heavier anchor than if you have a 25 foot vessel. If you happen to have a large family, you will not be able to stay overnight in a neat little cove with only 25 feet. Sometimes you just have to balance what you want, what you need, and how much you can afford.
Being able to purchase a boat doesn't mean that you can suddenly master the art of seamanship. It's recommended that you take some courses to understand the rules of the waterways. There are rules on the water just as there are rules on the highway. These rules are based on maneuverability.
A vessel restricted to a marked channel (barges and freighters)and commercial vessels have the right of way over a sailboat. A powerboat must give way to a sailboat. A vessel overtaking another must yield to the slower vessel. The starboard tack on a sailboat, which is when the wind is blowing over the right side, is permitted right of way over a sailboat on a port tack.
There are many more rules and some of which are not so clear until you learn all aspects of the rules. For instance, since the right of way is based on who can move more readily, a windsurfer and a sailboat might not instinctively know who has the right of way. The windsurfer should be more maneuverable and be able to tack or jibe without stress, unless of course, he falls into the water. Once he is in the water or his sail is down, he no longer has the same type of maneuverability. These and more interesting questions are often posed in classes.
Learning all about boats and boating gives you the opportunity to share some of the most picturesque moments with your family and friends while maintaining safety. If everyone stays safe and aware, then the fun times get to last so much longer. This is one of the better ways to enjoy some family time and take a break from the fast paced world we often have to live in.
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