Do's and Don'ts of Boating Safety
Following these simple do's and don'ts of boating safety will help you chart a safe course towards the fun and excitement of recreational boating:
- DO wear a life jacket. Life Jackets. They Float. You Don't.
- DON'T mix alcohol and boating.
- DO observe the nautical rules-of-the-road.
- DON'T stand in a small boat.
- DO check the weather forecast before getting underway.
- DON'T overload your boat.
- DO keep a good lookout.
These suggestions are constant reminders of one very important thing in regards to boating safety, USE COMMON SENSE!
The waterways offer an open invitation to all types of boating. A boater should be aware of the outcome of their actions. Accidents result from a chain of circumstances or behavior which can be easily avoided. Remember to follow the above boating do's and don'ts and take a boating safety course. It could save your life.