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It’s National Safe Boating Week this week running through this Friday, marking the annual launch of the Safe Boating Campaign.
The initiative aims to encourage boaters to review boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming boating season to ensure a safe boating experience.
Here are 10 Boat Safety Tips to be safe on the water:
•Be prepared with a boat safety kit
•Bring the proper life jackets
•Check the weather beforehand
•Don’t overload the boat with people or equipment
•Check for harmful fumes
•Use common sense on the water
•Follow proper anchoring procedures
•Follow proper docking procedures
