What You've Learned

You’ve completed the material of Unit 3 of the online boating safety course!

You should now:

• Know what to do when encountering buoys and markers.
• Be able to anchor correctly.
• Understand the dangers inherent in boating near dams, locks, and bridges.
• Understand the effects of tides and currents on boats.
• Be able to operate a PWC safely and courteously.
• Know that power is required for steering control of a PWC.
• Understand how an ECOS works and why it should be used.
• Know how to avoid jet stream and propeller strike injuries.