While you may be excited and anxious to get your boat back on the water, it’s important to ensure your boat is in good working order first. We’ll point out three major considerations you should address before your boat touches the water:

Owning a boat is owning the opportunity to escape whenever you want, wherever you want. However, there is a lot of responsibility that comes with this freedom. You’ll need to hone in on these skills to stay safe on and off of the water: