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Whether you’re on big water or small, freshwater or saltwater, boating fun and safety starts with practicing good seamanship. And that means knowing your bearings and knowing the rules of the road. After all, if you can’t get to the fish, you won’t catch any.
In This Section
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- Nautical Charts » more
- Knowing the way on the water helps you become a more confident, responsible boater.
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Tips, videos and links to give you a head start on becoming an expert mariner.
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- Rules of the Road » more
- Every boater is equally responsible for safety on the waterways.
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Our interactive tools will help you see how to act and react when encountering other boats.
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- Buoys/Markers » more
- The water can be a popular place. We’ll help you find your way.
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Get to know the various signs and markers and how they’ll help guide your boat on the water.

