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In this video I go through the basics of driving an outboard-powered runabout boat (or "tinnie" as we call them locally.) This includes judging your speed, leaving and approaching a pontoon, manoeuvring in a confined space, navigating in a channel and driving between moorings. We also explore techniques such as using a deck line to spring on or off a pontoon when weather gets bad. This is a great way to avoid running into trouble when the wind picks up as it does by the end of this video. If you are new to boating and looking for a few pointers before heading out on the water this video is a good place to start, but even if you are more experienced you might still learn something from this one. Learning to handle a boat can be a lot of fun, and there is always something new to discover so be sure to post your own tips in the comments as well! Apps use: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/au-tides-pro-tide-predictions/id425125250?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/weatherzone-plus/id336262957?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/weather-by-willyweather/id592978502?mt=8