BOATING SAFETY TIPS


 Always wear a properly fi tted life acket.  When operating a boat never drink alcohol.  Always operate your boat at a safe speed.


 Be sure you have the proper safety equipment for your vessel, and maintain it.  now the laws, rules of the road, for boat owners.


 At all times be aware of your surroundings, including weather conditions, waves, currents, storms, fog, etc. Check the weather forecast for your destination. Plan clothing, equipment and supplies accordingly.


 ake a boating safety course.  Learn to swim. now how to rescue yourself and others.


 Avoid making too much noise. Noisy motors are illegal and prevent boat operators from hearing voices, signals and warnings of danger, as well as being a disruption to wildlife.  ile a  oat plan with family or friends.


 Be conscious of environmental issues fueling, habitat damage and wildlife harassment.  ravel responsibly on designated waterways and launch your watercraft in designated areas.  Always have a designated lookout to keep an eye out for other boaters, obects and swimmers.  Comply with all signs and barriers. his includes speed limits, no-wake ones, and under water obstructions, etc.  ake every eff ort to always go boating with a partner.  ake sure you have enough fuel and oil for the entire trip.  ake sure your owners manual and registration is on board in waterproof containers.  Always carry a Coast Guard approved working fi re etinguisher.  now your limitations. Apply sunscreen, drink lots of water, and watch your energy level.  now distress signals and warning symbols.


 Always travel slowly in shallow waters and avoid boating in water less than 2 1/2 feet deep. High speeds near shorelines leads to large wakes which cause shoreline erosion.


 o your part by leaving the area better than you found it, properly disposing of fuel, oil and waste, avoiding the spread of evasive species, restoring degraded areas, and oining a local enthusiast organiation.


The following resources will help you learn more about boating education and safety:


www.boat-ed.com - O cial boating safety courses and online tests for your boat license www.boatsafe.com - Information on safety equipment requirements and age restrictions by state www.nws.noaa.gov - National Weather Service arine orecasts www.uscgboating.org - he U.S. Coast Guards Boating Safety ivision www.dbw.ca.gov - California ivision of Boating and Waterways


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