Far more boating takes place on inland waterways than offshore waters. Some of the best cruising is found on networks of inland lakes, rivers and interconnecting waterways. In the United States, there are more than 30,000 miles of inland navigable waterways. In addition, there are numerous isolated rivers and thousands of lakes suitable for small boat recreation and exploration.
Subjects covered include:
Pilot rules for inland waters
State boating laws
Aids to navigation
Locking thru dams
Avoiding fog
River seamanship
Avoiding shoals and rocks
River boating
Planning the cruise
River piloting
Lake boating
Lake piloting
Canal boating
Overhead clearance