| Got a boat? Why not join part of a boating group? | | | | and conducting a beach landing are just some of the |
| Read on to find out why joining a boating group is such | | | | exercises an instructor might do with you. The best |
| a great idea. | | | | thing about learning it here is that it is in a friendly |
| If your new to boating or even if you have been | | | | environment where you will get professional |
| boating for a long time, joining a boating group is a | | | | knowledge and advice from people that go boating |
| great idea. Boating groups usually meet up a few | | | | almost everyday. |
| times a year to go on a big convoy trip. | | | | These boating groups will also teach participants all |
| Obviously, as soon as you join a boating group you | | | | aspects of safety. They will usually show you how to |
| are sure to meet a whole lot of new people. This is | | | | operate a flare, what to do if your boat capsizes and |
| great when boating as you will find more people to | | | | many more exercises. The beauty of these exercises |
| share your passion with. The people you will meet will | | | | is that you get to see them in real life rather than just |
| likely be boating enthusiast such as yourself and you | | | | reading about how to do it from a book. This |
| can share your stories and experiences with each | | | | experience is invaluable in an emergency situation. |
| other. The more boating friends you have the better. | | | | Finally, boating groups are fun. It helps you meet friends |
| These groups are also great as they help you learn | | | | and gives you a reason to get out on the water. Many |
| the skills needed to successfully operate a boat. Often | | | | of these groups go out for dinner and drinks in the |
| these groups will go on a long convoy voyage where | | | | evening where stories are jokes are passed on well |
| instructors advise on many different aspects on | | | | into the night. So have a look in your local area and |
| boating. Learning how to use charts, navigating reefs | | | | sign up to a boating group today. |