Show Safety Is Important To Boating Fun WITH MORE THAN persons many of them rank amateurs becoming boat enthusiasts every National Safe Boating set for June 30 through July gains added importance each year UPSURGE IN POPULARITY OF THIS sport makes it imperative that these newcomers learn how to operate their craft Operator error accounts for 66 of all pleasure boating accident deaths and it isn't just beginners who make mistakes experienced operators also take chances that cause TEN BASIC SAFETY RULES are listed that every boat enthusiast should L Carefully check your and trailer before Know the navigation rules and live up to Get the latest state safety regulations on boat Never overload the boat or If you hold on to the floating Your chance to survive is greater than if you try to swim Equip your boat with the new buoyant materials to keep afloat if It capsizes and have life jackets for everyone Heed weather don't go out on open water if a storm is Slow your boat when entering congested Supervise your children's boat handling practices to be sure they are If you fall into the water while get rid of shoes and other clothing that may handicap |