A Real Boater is Always Ready for the Water

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It’s National Safe Boating Week, held this year from May 21-27, 2022. This week is dedicated to reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season.

We’ve teamed up with the United States Coast Guard to bring you helpful tips and resources to make sure you have everything in place to have fun with your crew and boat responsibly this season.

Make Sure Everyone Wears a Life Jacket

We tested inflatable life jackets to help you find the best ones for you and your crew.

Wear Your Engine Cut-Off Switch Link — It’s the Law

Last spring, a new law took effect requiring boaters to use an engine cut-off switch on all personal watercraft (PWCs) and most powerboats less than 26 feet in length.

Never Boat Under the Influence

A BUI is involved in one-third of all recreational boating fatalities. Join us, Captain George Poveromo and many others to take the pledge to Ride Dry and Drive Dry (or designate a sober skipper).

Choose Where to Anchor Carefully

Dropping anchor in the wrong spot can result in serious angst, even danger.

For more free resources and downloads to prepare for you a season of safety and good times, visit boatsafetymag.com or safeboatingcampaign.com