Beginners Guide To Boating *RULES EVERY BOATER SHOULD KNOW*

This is a quick summarization of the relevant rules that the everyday/weekend powerboater needs to know and abide by to be safe and not undo create undo danger for other boaters around them.

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[zer-kzmb]

Great video not just for first time boaters but anyone that needed a quick refresh.

[andrewvanderklok]

Hey Nick, When on the gulf side the red intercostal markers are on your left when traveling south. Just wanted to make a clarification on the intercostal markers. Red markers are always between you and the main largest land mass side, and green always stays between you and the ocean. That will be true for the entire state. Great video and im sure your on the east coast and making it easier for people to understand. Happy Boating!

[juliangarcia]

Awesome video. You went over a ton of important info and presented it in a way that made a lot of sense. Every time I thought “but what if..”, u actually came to the topic right after. Thanks for the crash course sir.

[mantrovant]

Thank you for making this. I am preparing my journey into boating and making water more a part of my life.

[simoneromanacce]

Nick, I recently heard a way to remember the red/green markers in the intracoastal.. Red stays toward the red sunset & Green toward the green ocean.. or just Red west & Green east 👍

[jond]

Hi Nick,

Thanks for the comprehensive video on the rules of the road for boating! I appreciate the effort you put into summarizing the information, especially from a Florida perspective. However, I wanted to offer some feedback to help enhance the accuracy and clarity of the content.

Red Right Returning: While "Red Right Returning" is a useful rule of thumb, it's important to clarify that it specifically means “red right returning from sea or headed upstream.” This distinction is crucial for understanding how to navigate correctly, particularly in the Intercoastal Waterway where markers display additional yellow ICW markings. Additionally, there are other red ATONs (Aids to Navigation) with different meanings, so it's worth mentioning these exceptions to avoid confusion.

Passing Rules: Your explanation of passing is a good general overview, but I believe it would benefit from a deeper dive into the specific rules outlined in Sections II and III of the Navigation Rules. The distinction between stand-on and give-way vessels is key, and the example of the cargo ship and recreational vessel needs to reflect the nuances of these rules more accurately. Both types of vessels have different responsibilities depending on the context, which should be clearly articulated.

Sound Signals: Sound signals are a critical part of safe boating practices and deserve more detailed coverage. The USCG places significant emphasis on sound signals for collision avoidance and communication, so a more thorough explanation would be valuable.

I completely agree with your emphasis on Rule #1: It is our responsibility to avoid collisions. As a USCG 6-Pack captain with extensive experience, I've seen firsthand how important it is for boaters to understand and follow these rules. The rise in new boaters post-COVID has made it even more vital to disseminate this information effectively.

Thanks again for your work on this, and I hope these suggestions help make your content even more informative and useful. Keep up the great work, and I LOVE the Freeman, I had the opportunity to run the 42 in the Keys!

[HarryScanlan]

Good refresher video. Was headed to a great lake and usually just on man made ones. The markers are critical to know on bigger lakes and this video gives a good refresher if you have forgotten

[rcacase]

this guy makes idle speed look so cool.

[careersteer]

Hey Nick, great video, thanks. Moving top FL from CA (yup, fleeing the crazy...) and looking into boating for sure. Do you have any links to excellent courses a newbie could take that would be beneficial? Also, being a plane pilot already, some of the rules are very similar as far as common sense goes. Keep up the good videos.

[dwayneroberts]

I'm 6 months late but anyway. I'm just starting out and I bought a older boat. First I'm learning a whole new trade because I am hooked on restoring my boat. Doing engine work, gelcoat work, painting and electrical work. My plan is to head to the lakes first and get good at basic boating. Un loading, loading on the trailer, docking and basic boat handling. I need to learn my electronics and navigation equipment and the boats characteristics. The bigger lakes have markers so I'll be learning and using them as well. I'll eventually go to the saltwater when I feel confident in my basic boating skills.

[flcrespo]

Iam a new boater and like your video very informative Thanks

[mikepetze]

Hi Nick, great video. New boater here and I'm wondering if you have any tips or what to look for in buying your first boat for saltwater. We're looking at used boats just for recreation (not fishing). For a first boat we'd like something 15-20 feet.

[robertgurgo]

I have the best advice on getting into boating. Go make a bunch of money. When you think you have saved enough. Go make a bunch more, be cause it probably wont be enough!! They are Black holes for time and money😂

[donovansallee]

Saving this video for review in the future. Thanks so much for making this informative video. I'm moving to Florida soon and am planning on getting a Trawler for living abroad. Starting out in the Cocoa area .

[sar-otjx]

Great Video that was professionally explained and simple to understand. Good Work Capt.

[douglaskeppel]

Great vid, I believe everyone regardless of age there should be a law to have boaters safety course before you can even register a water craft, there’s to many people that have no clue what there doing on the water

[Thesedasof]

Great video I’m currently getting my boat ready for my first time on the water with it, Great info thank you

[willbrink]

Good info. Do you have enough outboards?! Must be fast. In FL, past an age/date you don't need a boater safety course in FL right? "...anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 is required to either have successfully completed a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating education course or have passed an equivalent course or temporary certificate examination."

[dakotalane]

Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. My question is what product do you recommend I put in my freshwater tank to keep it fresh and odor free?

[LiberaceProtege]

Excellent video. Really helpful. Thanks a lot. I will subscribe for sure.