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advancement and promotion of safer boating through education, outreach, and training. For more information about NSBC programs and professional development opportunities, visit www.safeboatingcouncil.org." The important National Safe Boating Week happens annually the week prior to summer kick-off, which is before Memorial Day weekend. The reason?...because many more boaters are out on the water in late spring and all summer than any other time of the year. NSBC simply asks the public to celebrate the annual event by doing a few things to help raise awareness.
They offer a great toolkit that includes a selection of resources: talking points, daily social media posts, template press announcements, fact sheets, videos, images, and more! Just grab something and help spread the word. Visit their official resources page for additional resources that YOU can do to help the campaign and raise national awareness. Boating Safety Tipsare many items that need to be checked and rechecked on any boat. Schedule a Vessel Safety Check with your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons before you hit the water. Every Vessel Safety Check is conducted 100 percent free of charge. Be sure to know your boat’s capacity. If you have too much on your boat, the boat may become unstable and capsize. Check the weather, including the water temperature - Know the latest marine weather forecast prior to going out, and keep a regular check for changing conditions. Dress properly - Always dress for the weather, wearing layers if cooler weather, and bring an extra set of clothes in case you get wet. Always file a float plan - File a float plan with someone you trust that includes details about the trip, boat, persons, towing or trailer vehicle, communication equipment, and emergency contacts. Use an engine cut-off switch – it’s the law - An engine cut-off switch is a proven safety device to stop a powerboat engine should the operator unexpectedly fall overboard Always follow navigation rules - Know the “Rules of the Road” such as operator’s responsibility, maintaining a proper lookout, safe speed, crossing, meeting head-on, and overtaking situations. Know what’s going on around you at all times, and always travel at safe speeds for the environment. Don’t drink while you boat - Where the primary cause was known, alcohol was listed as a leading factor in boating-related deaths. Always designate a sober skipper. Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning - Gasoline-powered engines on boats, including onboard generators, produce carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless and odorless gas that can poison or kill someone who breathes too much of it. Be sure to install and maintain a working CO detector, never block exhaust outlets, and always dock, beach, or anchor at least 20 feet away from the nearest boat that is running a generator or engine. Keep in touch - Communication devices can be the most important piece of emergency equipment on board a vessel, especially in case of emergency. Be sure to have at least two communication devices that work when wet, such as satellite phones, emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRB), VHF radios, and personal locator beacons (PLB). And, know how to use it. Important Boating StatsThis info is directly from the Safe Boating Council website, based off *Statistics from the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2022 Recreational Boating Statistics) Keep these stats in mind to help motivate you and your crew to spread the word about boating safety!
Bottom line... BE INFORMED, GET LICENSED, FOLLOW BOATING RULES, BOAT SAFELY, and HELP SPREAD THE WORD about boating safety and etiquette in your community.
Date of original article: 4/5/22 Updated: 5/5/24
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