Checklist
Boating Pre-Departure Safety Check
Run this before every trip off the dock. Much of it is required by the US Coast Guard; all of it is what keeps a good day from going bad. Quantities scale with the number of people aboard.
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Common questions
- What safety gear is legally required?
- Requirements vary by boat length and state, but a wearable PFD per person, fire extinguisher, sound and visual distress signals, and proper lights are near-universal. Check USCG and your state rules.