Water Smart from the Start

The links provided here are from the Water Smart from the Start Program. The entire CD is a collection of learning activities that when viewed on a computer, help children of all ages familiarize themselves with boating rules and boating safety.

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Navigation – this segment has scenarios for all different types of watercraft, including simulated weather conditions. See how well you can recognize boating navigational laws and visual queues. (Use the space bar to sound your horn and the arrow keys to move.)

Cruiser - at night
Jon Boat
PWC
Sailboat - clear day
Yacht - in the fog

Safety/Rescue – learn how best to help a distressed victim in the water.

Rescue Mission

Fishing – there are many laws to keep fish populations surviving. Protection comes from you, the fisherman; and knowing what is allowable may keep you away from the long arm of the law. (Use the up and down arrows to raise or lower the hook. Once you get a fish, keep tapping the up arrow repeatedly to reel em' in!)

Deep Sea
Fresh
Saltwater


Environmental Hazards – this segment reinforces the need to recognize hazardous materials in our waterways. (“Hover” the mouse over the rim of the scene to point your eyes at a hazard. Click the hazard to retrieve points. Use continue button to get back into game.)

Environmental Survey

Personal Watercraft Race – this exercise is a challenge to even the avid PWC enthusiast. Two levels of difficulty are sure to keep you busy while it’s raining and you’re off the water.

Novice
Expert