Personal Watercraft Insurance, More on Tips Flooding
Depending on where you are boating, rising waters sometimes mean that some areas become more accessible for fishing or recreational boating since the water is deeper. However, it is important to be cautious because this is the time we in the boat insurance industry get calls from boats running aground, causing damage to the vessel or even throwing passengers overboard.
Here are some steps you can take to protect your boat or yacht and passengers in the event of spring flooding:
* Do not go out on the water if it is unsafe. Rising waters are inherently risky.
* If you go check your yacht or boat, make sure that you park on higher ground. If waters are very high, use common sense.
*Don’t put yourself at risk to save your marine investment if it means an injury or worse.
* Check that your mooring lines are secure, but not too taut. With rising waters, you need some give.
* If you can’t check on your boat, see if another boater or someone at the marina is able to take a look.
* Follow updates from your local environmental agency and heed any warnings.
