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05-14-2013, 02:08 PM
National Safe Boating Week kicked off Saturday.
Just a friendly reminder to all of our friends and family that according to statistics from the U.S. Coast Guard, 70 percent of the fatalities in boating accidents are from the victims drowning, and in 84 percent of those cases, these victims were not wearing a life jacket.
Don't just carry your jacket, wear it.:USA:
In addition to the normal fire extinguishers, flares, anchor, throwable, and distress flag, consider adding a quality first aid kit to your vessel. The life you save may be on your boat, or you may be the first on the scene. Offshore boaters who don't use marine radios in this day of cell phones should consider a VHF radio for better emergency communication, alerts and standby.
Remember that more than half of passenger drownings are intoxicated guests, so you sober skippers, watch that crew!
As we get into the season up north, have fun but stay safe! :seeya:
Just a friendly reminder to all of our friends and family that according to statistics from the U.S. Coast Guard, 70 percent of the fatalities in boating accidents are from the victims drowning, and in 84 percent of those cases, these victims were not wearing a life jacket.
Don't just carry your jacket, wear it.:USA:
In addition to the normal fire extinguishers, flares, anchor, throwable, and distress flag, consider adding a quality first aid kit to your vessel. The life you save may be on your boat, or you may be the first on the scene. Offshore boaters who don't use marine radios in this day of cell phones should consider a VHF radio for better emergency communication, alerts and standby.
Remember that more than half of passenger drownings are intoxicated guests, so you sober skippers, watch that crew!
As we get into the season up north, have fun but stay safe! :seeya: