The summer is in full swing, which means many people are enjoying time with friends and family boating on the lake or the open ocean. Boating is a wonderful pastime and a lot of fun, but also very dangerous if some precautions are not taken.
For your sake and the sake of others around you, please consider these tips before taking to the water next time:
- Always wear a life vest
- No drinking
- Watch the weather
- Run through a pre-departure safety list
- Take a boating safety course
- Become an excellent swimmer
- Use common sense
Read here for more details about how to stay safe and have a great time boating this summer.
We also recommend visiting the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boat Responsibly website for federal boating regulations, safety, recall alerts and more.