Which condition is NOT listed as a reason to avoid going out on the water?

Which condition is NOT listed as a reason to avoid going out on the water?

• A. Lightning
• B. Fog
• C. Clear skies with calm water
• D. Whitecaps

Answer: (C)

Safe boating depends on recognizing conditions that increase risk on the water. Lightning is a major hazard because a strike can occur anywhere near you, so you should get off the water and seek shelter. Fog severely reduces visibility, making it easy to miss hazards or other boats and to go off course, so staying off the water is the prudent choice. Whitecaps indicate rough water and strong winds, which raise the chance of capsizing and make steering and balance much harder. Clear skies with calm water, however, describe favorable conditions with good visibility and smooth water, so this is not a reason to avoid going out. Always monitor forecasts and be prepared for changing conditions.

Safe boating depends on recognizing conditions that increase risk on the water. Lightning is a major hazard because a strike can occur anywhere near you, so you should get off the water and seek shelter. Fog severely reduces visibility, making it easy to miss hazards or other boats and to go off course, so staying off the water is the prudent choice. Whitecaps indicate rough water and strong winds, which raise the chance of capsizing and make steering and balance much harder. Clear skies with calm water, however, describe favorable conditions with good visibility and smooth water, so this is not a reason to avoid going out. Always monitor forecasts and be prepared for changing conditions.