Choosing the right anchor and following some basic guidelines will help you keep your boat in place for better fishing or more fun at the sandbar.
Freshwater Boating Basics
Look around you. From rivers and streams to lakes and reservoirs, odds are you do not have to go far to find a body of water worth exploring. Nothing adds to the adventure quite like exploring in your own boat. Our Freshwater Boating Basics series covers all the essentials you need to know to confidently begin your boating journey. Now, let’s get boating!
Operation & navigation
Boat operation
Let’s get started! This video lays the boating groundwork with basic terminology and an overview of controls.
Trim, tilt & trim tabs
Little adjustments to the trim and trim tabs can make a big difference in efficiency and the smoothness of your ride.
Basic navigation
buoys, channel markers and other navigational aids is part of mastering the rules of the road on waterways, which is vital for safe navigation.