176. 🛟 Situational Awareness on the Water: What You Should Always Be Watching

It’s Not Just About Driving

Safe boating is about constantly observing:

• traffic
• weather
• water conditions
• surroundings

What to Watch

• other vessels’ movement
• changing weather
• channel markers
• floating debris

The Biggest Mistake

👉 focusing only forward

You need 360° awareness.

Why It Matters

Situational awareness allows you to:

• anticipate problems
• react early
• avoid close calls

Final Thought

Good captains don’t react — they anticipate.