Tips to Prepare You For Boating Season

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In honor of National Safe Boating Week, we’ve teamed up with the United States Coast Guard to bring you helpful tips and resources to prepare you, your crew and your vessel for boating season. 

Don’t Let Fair Weather Cloud Your Judgment

The biggest hazard to boaters isn’t weather. It’s complacency.

Boat Safer By Slowing Down

Take time to stop and observe.

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.

Brush Up On Your Skills and Take a Boater Education Course

An on the water course is your best shortcut for safety and fun on the water.

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