As a fairly new boater myself (got a pontoon mid-August last year), I'll give you some advice I've found handy:
1. Get a Bizer map or GPS app.
1a. Go slow when you're not familiar with the area/route.
2. Have a lookout/helper when traveling hazard areas/docking.
3. Know your route before and as you go.
4. Slow down to an almost stop before docking to figure out currents/wind.
5. Know where everything is on the boat.
6. Canopies act like kites when docking, so plan appropriately.
Notice most of these are about docking? That's because regular boating is easy--take it slow around others and avoid dangerous places/situations and you're good.
Godspeed!
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