Winter pool safety questions

[Olgrey]

Something I did not see mentioned, DO NOT take your winch rope off your boat until you practically have the boat in the water. From what I read, it can be very embarrassing to lose your boat on the concrete ramp backing it down to the water. Then you have to worry about getting it back on the trailer. Also I recommend not going fishing on the lake when there are no other boaters around. If something breaks or there is a problem it sure is nice to have other boaters in the area. Until you have lots of trips under your belt stay off the water on very windy days. Enjoy the new toy.

[sweetwater]

If you want to learn about launching and loading your boat just go watch anglers launching and loading for almost any bass tournament. You'll learn more about procedures and ramp etiquette in 30 minutes than you can by yourself in 6 months.

[Dave Stewart]

Highly recommend that you take the Ky Safe Boaters Course...it is free and may save your life...if you don't know where to run a boat, that is a dead indicator you need the course. Also agree that you should find someone that knows boats to go with you before you take your wife and kids out. If you don't know anyone....just ask for some help from some of the folks here that live near Barren.

[kydonky]

Highly recommend that you take the Ky Safe Boaters Course...it is free and may save your life...if you don't know where to run a boat, that is a dead indicator you need the course. Also agree that you should find someone that knows boats to go with you before you take your wife and kids out. If you don't know anyone....just ask for some help from some of the folks here that live near Barren.

Ditto this advise.

The only thing I will add is a link to the online course. It is free but if want a certificate for insurance or other purposes you have to pay. Otherwise you can study and take the course for free online.


http://www.boat-ed.com/kentucky/index.html