“tively simple part of boating. »

a’ rela-.
But even: before . backing’. the
_tailer<down the ramp, as few .
common-sense’, rules. -shauld®. be:

followed, say the boating experts.

While in the lot and out of the
way, stow all gear. .All, rods,
tackle, coolers, bait, water skis,
clothing and.tife jackets should be’
- Wansferred into the. boat before
_ backing down, , .-

Make sure the drain ‘plug is in,
ctilt, the igs and. unplug the -

S séeing bus oat ‘O°
a’ and t arouind Vancouver,

. “Then “check out the launching
_famp. Make sure ‘that the ramp ex-

“tends smoothly: into deeper! i water:
. look for ‘obstacles, holes or a sharp

drop-off which might: catch} trailer
wheels, . «:

When ready to proceed, ‘pull i in-
to Position and, using your (part. -
ner’s guidance and rearview’ mir-“

rors, back . carefully. toward the
ramp.

the opposite ‘direction: of: the tow
vehicle's.” steering | _wheel.”

; Remember, when backing. that”
* the-stern_ of the boat will move in

“YOURSELF TO .
A UNIQUE, .
"RICH, &
“ WONDERFUL...
‘TIME AWAY)
| FROM it ALLI"

"Horseback: riding,’
swimming, great: .