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What should you check to learn about local boating hazards before a trip?

Check local charts or maps before leaving.

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  1. Local charts or maps ✔
  2. The boat's owner's manual
  3. Your memory of last season

Why: Charts and maps show hazards that are easy to miss from the water. Hazards change over time, so check the latest updates and add local knowledge.

Huh, didn't know that: Low-head dams, overhead cables and sand bars are all local hazards worth looking up before you go.

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Why did the chart get invited aboard? It always knew where things were going.
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Answer: Local charts or maps. Charts and maps show hazards that are easy to miss from the water. Hazards change over time, so check the latest updates and add local knowledge.

  1. ANSI/NASBLA 100-2022 Basic Boating Knowledge Core higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASBLA/76594a34-f3a1-4916-95ac-1e9c872170cc/UploadedImages/education/national-education-standards/ANSI_NASBLA_100-2022_Basic_Boating_Knowledge_Core_EFF_2022_06_01.pdf
    Describe how to obtain information about local hazards and local knowledge that may affect the safe operation of a recreational boat including use of charts or maps.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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