National Press Corps
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
It never hurts to be courteous to your fellow boaters. These people are a great resource while you and your boat are in the water or at the ramp.
You’ve heard of road rage. There is also “ramp rage.” Don’t hog the ramp. Don’t hog the parking lot. Don’t tie up the wash station. If everyone shows a little courtesy, the process of unloading and loading of all the boats will go smoothly and safely.
Last and certainly not least, use common sense. Don’t use your hands and feet, or life jackets, to fend the boat off from the dock – use high quality fenders instead. You’re your cool, even if someone cuts in line. Any confrontations isn’t worth the trouble.
To learn more about trailering and boating safety, why not take a boating safety course? For more information about safe boating courses, why not contact the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary at www.cgaux.org or call 1-877-875-6296.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of Team Coast Guard. Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941. The 31,000 volunteer members (men and women) donate thousands of hours in support of Coast Guard missions.
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