Boat Safety Rules
This is the first thing you should do before getting on a boat.
What is put on a life jacket?
This BSA policy helps keep Scouts safe during boating activities.
What is Safety Afloat?
This means never swimming alone.
What is the buddy system?
The front part of a boat is called this.
What is the bow?
Another name for a life jacket is this.
What is a personal flotation device (PFD)?
Boaters should always check this before going out on the water.
What is the weather?
This Safety Afloat rule requires a trained adult to supervise.
What is qualified supervision?
Swimmers should stay in areas marked for their ability level.
What are ability groups?
The back of a boat is called this.
What is the stern?
Life jackets should be approved by this organization.
What is the U.S. Coast Guard?
This rule helps prevent boat crashes by watching surroundings.
What is keeping a proper lookout?
Another name for life jackets for when you are on the water.
What are PFDs?
This rule means helping without entering the water if possible.
What is Reach, Throw, Don’t Go?
The left side of a boat is called this.
What is port?
This item is used to signal for help on the water.
What is a whistle?
This unsafe behavior increases the risk of accidents while boating.
What is boating under the influence?
This principle requires knowing swimmers’ abilities and limits.
What is personal health review?
This piece of gear helps swimmers float if they get tired.
What is a life jacket?
The right side of a boat is called this.
What is starboard?
This gear helps boats see at night.
What are navigation lights?
This rule means following speed limits and no-wake zones.
What is obeying boating laws?
This rule means no one boats alone.
What is the buddy system?
This safety rule includes lifeguards, clear boundaries, and supervision.
What is Safe Swim Defense?
This part of the boat keeps it floating.
What is the hull?
This safety item helps someone get back into a boat.
What is a ladder or reboarding device?