The basic information necessary for amateur boaters to obtain the right to drive a small vessel when sailing on inland waterways and in coastal areas of the USSR seas is given. The reader gets acquainted with the arrangement of small vessels and their maintenance during operation, with the questions necessary for the amateur boatmaster from the sea and river lines, with signs of navigation equipment of waterways. Practical advice is given on driving motor vessels and compliance with the requirements for safe navigation. The book is designed for a wide range of lovers of water-motor sports and tourism, owners of motor boats and boats.