Boating Safety—Four Safe Boating TipsEach year hundreds of lives are lost, thousands are injured, and millions of dollars of boat and PWC insurance claims are filed because of recreational boating accidents that could be prevented. Too often power boating outings turn tragic. You—as a boat operator, passenger, or concerned individual—can Boating Safety Tip #1: Wear Your Life JacketMost people who are killed while boating drown—and most people who drown are not wearing a life Boat Safety Tip #2: Stay Sober in Your BoatA boat operator with blood alcohol content above 0.10 is ten times more likely to die in a boating Boater Safety Tip #3: Take America's Boating CourseSeventy percent of recreational boating accidents are caused by inexperience and lack of knowledge, particularly factors such as failure to pay attention, carelessness, recklessness, excessive speed, and failure to watch for hazards. Our boater safety course is inexpensive and quick—a great way for you to Water Safety Tip #4: Get Your Boat CheckedThe United States Power Squadrons offer a free Vessel Safety Check (VSC). |
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