A Driver's Guide to Safe Boat Racing

Boat racing is fun and here's a guide that describes ways to improve the driver's safety and increase the enjoyment. Aimed primarily at the novice driver it may also be considered a refresher for the more experienced driver. A legacy of numerous driver's experinces have been boiled down to simple do's and don'ts. This guide draws attention to the decision chain which affects the probability of a racing incident occurring and emphasizes that attention to these decisions early on tends to minimize the risks later. Fundamental information includes facts about personal equipmentthe cockpit environmentdefensive drivingthe anti-doping policy and other topics. A concerted consistent practice of adhering to these suggestions not only lowers the risk of injury but also improves performance.