How to boat?...rules of the lake?

[BKSinAZ]

I just bought my very first boat and would like to read up about the rules etique of boating in fresh water.<br /><br />I am looking for something easy to read and illustrated.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: How to boat?...rules of the lake?

Check the yellow pages in your area for a Power Squadron or Coast Guard Safe Boating course. You'll get all the literature and instruction on the rules. Once you know the basics, be sure you study the structure of the lake or river you intend to navigate before you head out on it the first time. Rocks, stumps, and other submerged objects are not always marked. They can do bad things to your boat, engine, and the boats occupants.

 

[EZLoader]

Re: How to boat?...rules of the lake?

Most every state has a marine rules and a guidebook. Here's yours for Arizona:<br /><br /> http://www.boat-ed.com/az/handbook/ <br /><br />Here is an example of what's in your state's guidebook:<br /><br /> http://www.boat-ed.com/az/handbook/nav.htm

 

[BKSinAZ]

Re: How to boat?...rules of the lake?

Thanks<br /><br />That helped

 

[KCook]

Re: How to boat?...rules of the lake?

The smaller AZ lakes like Patagonia are pretty darn lax. As long as you have your PFDs, obey the no-wake zone (extends for half the lake at Patagonia), and don't scare anybody you should be Ok. Very, very different from operating a boat on a busy commercial water way. Which is where all the sea lawyers come in <br /><br />Kelly Cook<br />(Tucson survivor)

 

[KRS]

Re: How to boat?...rules of the lake?

Hello BKSinAZ, I am here in AZ too. Let's see some pictures of your boat!<br /><br />When you get ready to head out... don't be in a rush, the first time is very important as well.... it's your first time.<br /><br />Where will you be heading to wet the boat?

 

[AguaSki]

Re: How to boat?...rules of the lake?

Come up North sometime. There are a lot of good lakes surrounding the Phoenix area.

 

[KRS]

Re: How to boat?...rules of the lake?

Phoenix is considered Northern Arizona?<br /><br />My favorites are Pleasant and Saguaro.

 

[AguaSki]

Re: How to boat?...rules of the lake?

Phoenix is considered Northern Arizona?

No. Phoenix is in central AZ, but your compass will say you are traveling Northwest, but mostly North while driving from Tucson to Phoenix.<br /><br />Pleasant is also my favorite.