Bennett DVD - Don't Hit The Dock-The Boaters Guide to Boat Handling & Safety

Don't hit the dock. The boaters guide to boat handling & safety. Marinas, launches & inlets. N8996dvd. 40 minutes. A must-have for every level of boater! Teaches mooring & docking, wind & current, rules of the road, navigation lights, safety, fuel & waste management. An excellent hands-on guide to boat handling and safety in a marina or harbor for the novice or refresher for the experienced boater. Divided into six sections, this program will help boaters gain valuable information about handling a boat safely and responsibly in and around marinas, launches and inlets. Teaches: general: weather, safety equipment, gps, vhf radio, dealing with emergencies, mob, flooding, mayday. Mooring and docking: types of boats, paddle-wheel effect, backing & turning, effects of wind & current, types of docks & slips, approaching & departing docks, entering & departing slips, how to cleat a dock line, mooring buoys. Rules of the road: right of way, boat crossings, channels, great lakes, sailing vessels, restricted visibility, navigation lights & sounds. Fueling the boat: ignition potential. Fuel spill. Starting the engine. Waste management: gray & black water, trash & cleaning your boat. Manufacturer: bennett marine video.