Soundings Publications published a supplement to their magazine called "101 Answers To Your Toughest Boating Questions".  We found it to be a very useful tool for our clients both the new boaters and the more experienced ones as well.  We have been granted permission to share with you on our web site exerts from this publication.  We will feature a question and answer each week and hope you will find it useful and thought provoking as you pursue your boating dreams.

Question 8:  "What's an easy way to reduce risk of on-board accidents while under way or at rest?"
ANSWER

Make sure all passengers and crew follow this golden rule of seamanship:  One hand for the boat and one for yourself.  Remember:  decks, ladders and other surfaces can be slippery, even when textured or covered with non-skid, so hang on.