May 2010

TODAY IN POWERBOATING

National Safe Boating Week is
May 22-28, 2010


Get boating safety tips, take our safe boating quiz, learn how to get certified, and much more in DiscoverBoating.com's Safe Boating Guide.

Staying Safe in the Water:
  • Avoid boating alone. Make sure more than one person on board is familiar with the boat in case the primary navigator is injured/incapacitated. Read More.
  • Bringing Fido on board? Your dog should  wear a flotation device with a handle so you can lift them out of the water. Click here for more on boating with your four-legged friends.
  • True or False: If someone falls overboard, the first thing you should do is jump in right away to assist them. Answer: False. Find out why.
  • Familiarize friends and family with emergency procedures before leaving the dock. More on boating with friends and family.
  • Caught in a sudden, serious squall? Read Capt. Stuart Reininger's personal account and advice on what to do in a storm.
To learn more about how you can keep your family safe while boating, visit DiscoverBoating.com
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