Getting Started With Boating Safety Equipment
A boat is a magic carpet. No matter how small, a boat can carry you to remarkable places. But if you’re new to boating, you have a lot to learn. What do you need to carry on your person? How do you outfit your boat? What do you need to know? Here at WoodenBoat we have an annual event called the Small Reach Regatta, created by WoodenBoat’s senior editor, Tom Jackson, and some of his friends (like yours truly). To make this event a safe and fun time for everyone, we have developed the following list of safety items that are required to be on board each boat during the regatta.