Common Sense things not to do for Boat Safety

1. Stand up or change seats in a small boat, particularly when it is fully loaded. If it is necessary to move, crouch low, keep your weight on the center line and hold onto both gunwales
   
   
2. Stand up when starting an outboard motor
   
   
3. Mix liquor and boating
   
   
4. Sound your horn or use the spotlight unnecessarily
   
   
5. Wait until the last minute to signify your intention of obeying the collision regulations
   
   
6. Be a show-off
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7. Buzz bathing beaches. Swimmers are hard to see in the water
   
   
8. Carry outdated charts and publications in your boat
   
   
9. Overload your boat
   
   
10. Anchor close to other boats
    
    
11. Cruise at high speed in or near an anchorage
    
    
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