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Environment and securityQuestion 430 of 566

How can you reduce shoreline erosion?

  1. Watch your wake and propeller wash
  2. Run at full speed near shore
  3. Anchor close to the bank
  4. Use a bigger engine
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Correct answer: Watch your wake and propeller wash

Large wakes and prop wash wear away shorelines.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Green boating tips, page 59

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026