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ON THE WATER
BEFORE LEAVING THE DOCK:
If gear is to be loaded, have someone on the dock pass the gear aboard instead of stepping in and out of
the boat. Make sure gear is secured so it doesn’t shift or interfere with boat operation. When boarding,
passengers should step into the boat one at a time. Once in, passengers not helping load gear should be
seated. Position passengers and gear so that the load is balanced evenly.
LEAVING THE DOCK:
Make sure you are aware of your
surroundings as you maneuver
away from the dock.
Remove mooring lines and
secure them inside your
boat. Maneuver away from
the dock at idle speed
When all pre-departure
checks are completed, you
can leave the dock
Even
Even
Back heavy
Left lean
Front heavy
Right lean