Show 1 J Boating Mishaps j I Most boating mishaps hapPen hap hap- J I Pen Pen to the average boater I t the e one with the small out out- t f board It CHARLES H. H Dowse Utah t 1 Safety Council Vice President i 1 for Public Safety says nearly I all boating accidents causI I jj are caused caused caus caus- ed because boaters make one or more of the following errors I Overloading rine ma-rine Overload ng Consult a manne ma- ma dealer or the U. U S S. S Coast juard Guard Auxiliary to determine the e safe capacity of your boat OVERCONFIDENCE Enter every new situation cautiously cautious cautious- ly and recognize both your own and the boats boat's limita limita- Out in bad weather Check the weather forecast before beCore starting out know where storm warnings are posted and most important always obey them Keep alert in fast changing conditions INEXPERIENCE Dont Don't take the helm unless you have had lessons in boat handling |