There are several things to consider when it comes to boating safety. Each year in the United States, hundreds of fatalities occur due to a variety of factors related to recreational boating.

In this article program, we will focus on boating safety requirements and topics that every recreational boater should know about before engaging in this enjoyable yet potentially hazardous activity.

When is it a requirement to file a boating accident report?

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, you must file a formal written report of an accident you were involved in when someone dies, is injured outside of first aid, when damage or loss of a vessel amounts to more than $2,000, or if any person on board disappears.

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Sailing used to be an exclusive pastime, but the growth of flotilla holidays in the Mediterranean has made it accessible to everyone. That, coupled with recent Olympic gold medals in sailing and the headline grabbing exploits of Ellen MacArthur, has led to charter companies reporting a twenty-five per cent rise in bookings.

Even if, like me, your only previous sailing experience had been a dash across the Channel to stock up on festive booze, a four day training course at the start of your break would give you enough ability and the necessary qualification to charter your own yacht on a flotilla holiday.

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Accessories for your boat could be either for functional and practical purposes or for fun use. Boat oar accessories are not a mandatory requirement on the boat, but many people procure them as gilding or to make it more convenient for use.

1. Oar Rest:
A popular and also useful oar accessory is the oar rest. It gives support to the oars and positions them in a more convenient angle when you are paddling. This way it does not put extra pressure on you arms for holding the paddles up and you can utilize your full energy for moving ahead on the boat. The oar rests serve a dual purpose of holding the oars and also securing them into place when not in use. However, if you need to use them you can access them in a jiffy.

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When buying a used boat for the very first time most people will agree that it is better to buy your first boat through a dealer who has a good/sturdy reputation. If you have not bought a boat before it is hard to be trust the private sellers and their so-called deals.

No matter where you buy your used boat or who from, there are some things that you need to be aware of ahead of time.

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