CHAPTER 3 SUMMARY
AFTER READING CHAPTER 3, YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:
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Why you should check the weather forecast during trip preparation and monitor the weather while out on the water
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Severe-weather terminology used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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How to prepare for foul weather, and what to do when a storm hits
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Local hazards to be informed of, and how to check for them
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A float plan
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Proper engine and general boat maintenance
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Trailer classes, proper towing and trailering methods and regulations
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How to launch and retrieve a boat
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Fueling procedures
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A pre-departure checklist.
