Motorboats Manual

Powerboating is an exciting, fun, and generally fast activity. In recent years, the number of participants in this sport has grown, which means there are many more boats on the water. Therefore, it has never been more important to acquire skills to make this activity a safe and enjoyable sport for everyone.
The principles explained in this book apply to all powerboats. It seeks to provide boaters with the necessary knowledge to correctly assess each situation and decide what to do accordingly, bearing in mind that the safety and competence of a good powerboat driver results from a mixture of knowledge, experience, and common sense.

About the author

Paul Glatzel is a powerboat instructor in Dorset, UK. He has been powerboating since his youth and, whenever he can, also sails yachts and dinghies. In addition to being an instructor at his school in the UK, he is the author of numerous texts on powerboats published on various websites and magazines.