Code of Conduct – Part IV

This year, the Division of Watercraft introduced a list of 12 best boating practices known as the "Boater Code of Conduct" to promote boating safety awareness. Three practices were featured in each of the Winter, Spring and Summer issues of Buckeye Boater. Here are the final three best boating practices.

OCTOBER
A good tip any time a boat is taken out on the water is to properly load it and know the boat's weight capacity to reduce the chance of capsizing and swamping. If the weight capacity plate or decal is absent, determine other information sources than can provided weight limits. Be sure that all persons, pets, and gear are within the limits of your boat and are properly distributed to maintain good balance.

NOVEMBER
Help protect our natural environment by properly disposing of trash, oil, fuel, and waste water. Learn how to become a clean boater and use other practices such as packing out your trash and used fishing line to help protect our wildlife and waterway resources.

DECEMBER
Know your boating skills and abilities. Experience makes you a better boater and not exceeding your skills makes you a safer boater. Look for opportunities to expand your boating knowledge and skill level on the Division of Watercraft web site and through the Division’s boating education partners.