Travel at a safe and comfortable speed, ensuring children are sitting down to avoid the boat being thrown off balance. Remember that young children are not always aware of danger. Your vigilance is crucial. Take particular care in planning your voyage. Don't go beyond your level of experience.
Most boating accidents are the result of a series of smaller things going wrong.
The more things that you get right, the less likely you are to hit big trouble. The time to start getting them right is before you set out. Plan for even the smallest trip. Prepare your voyage plan, remembering to tell someone about where you intend to go and how long you intend to be out on the water. The person to advise is the duty officer at the local sea rescue group.