Welcome to Better Boater

Do you know the basics to safely enjoy boating and be prepared for a fun adventure on the water? Whether you are new to boating or a seasoned boater, this is a site created for the whole boating community to share and learn safety tips, general boating tips and boating techniques.

Knowledge, Tips & Techniques

Start with the basics or go straight to more specific information. Become a better boater by following the links below to explore all of our topics.

Boating Safety Tips

- Cold Water Awareness
- Making a Rope Ladder
- Flares
- Boat Sober

General Boating Tips

- Making a Bailer
- Rules of the Road
- Understanding Markers
- Weather
- Safely Pack a Vessel
- Pre-Trip Inspection

Boating Techniques

- Paddling Techniques
- How to Dock
- Getting into a Canoe
- Getting onto a SUP

Lifejacket Wear

- Proper Fit
- Review of Styles
- Lifejacket vs PFD

Additional Materials

- Social Media Graphics
- Video Links
- Reference Material

Videos

Our collection of educational videos showcase tips and techniques for staying safe while you are out on a boating adventure, no matter how long of a journey it is. Here is a sample of our video collection.

Click here to view our full collection!

Lifejackets

Cold Water 1-10-1

Reboarding

Rules of the Road

Vessel Loading

Entering / Exiting Kayak