Boating Safety Tips
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Before starting the boat, the owner should make sure all passengers are sitting in a safe position.
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Make sure all navigation lights and side lights are in working order.
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Assign a passenger to keep watch around the propeller area of your boat when people are in the water.
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Prevent accidents by designation someone to act as a “look out” for other vessels.
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Don’t overload the boat. Never allow passengers to board or exit your boat while the engine is on or idle – avoid propeller injuries.
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Have the proper safety equipment on board. Such as: life vests, lights, radio, cell phones, flares, etc. Add safety devices to your boat, such as a propeller cut off switch.
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Be alert when operating in congested areas.
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Never permit a passenger to ride on the bow, gunwale, transom, seatbacks or other locations where they might fall overboard.
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Avoid collisions or senseless injuries or death by maintaining safe speed at all time. Know your position at all times. Keep the GPS on.
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If someone falls overboard, STOP!! Turn off the engine immediately. Do not keep going, Keep the person in your sight as you approach them. Have someone call the Coast Guard immediately.
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Boating under the Influence is illegal. Avoid drinking while riding a boat. The sun, wind and heat doubles the effect of your alcohol level. One third of boating fatality accidents have involved BUI.
Boating Safety is key!
Learn from others mistakes;
Don’t have others learn from yours
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary- Boating Safety Tips
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