Boating Safety Tips
WEAR A LIFE JACKET
What floats your boat? For us, it’s knowing everyone is safe out on the water. A life jacket is the single most effective piece of safety gear on a boat! Check out these links for the latest Life Jacket information from the experts!
TAKE A BOAT SAFETY COURSE
An educated boater is a safer boater! Get your boater education card today. A variety of courses are available, one for everyone’s schedule.
- Learn more at www.boatered.org
BOAT SOBER
Designate a Sober Operator and never boat under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents.
FILE A FLOAT PLAN
A float plan is an overview of your boating trip given to a third party. It can help authorities looking for a boater if for some reason they don't reach their destination.
BOAT PREPARATION
No matter what type of boating you do, you'll need a few critical items onboard, including some required by the U.S. Coast Guard.