Boating Safety

• Lifejackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
• Alcohol Awareness
• Weather Conditions
• Safety Equipment Requirements
• Hypothermia and Cold Water
• Boating Safety Tools
• Relevant Links
• BoatSmart Quiz

Boating Safety

How prepared are you?

The boating safety resource section will tell you everything you need to know to prepare for a fun and safe day on the water.

Here are five ways you can reduce risk when you are boating:

• Buckle up! - Lifejackets and PFDs
  Wear your approved personal flotation device (PFD).
  
  
• Drive Sober! -  Alcohol Awareness
  Alcohol and boating do not mix.
  
  
• Look first! - Weather conditions
  Pay attention to what is happening around you and always operate at a safe speed.
  
  
• Wear the Gear! - Safety Equipment Requirements
  Make sure you have all the recommended safety equipment on board your boat.
  
  
• Get Trained!
  Training gives you the knowledge to make smart choices when boating.

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