Common Boating Distractions to Avoid
Summary: Getting distracted while operating a boat can lead to accidents and injuries. Familiarize yourself with some of the most common forms of distraction to prevent any issues out in the water. There are distractions everywhere. No matter where we go, it can sometimes feel like there are multiple sources competing for our attention. In most cases it is fine to take breaks and avert your attention to something else but there are a few cases where what we are doing requires our undivided attention. When you are driving a car, for example, your only task is to get from point A to point B safely. Taking your eyes off the road to check a text message on your phone, get something from your backpack, or look at…