Essential Boating Safety Tip

Boating brings friends and family together on lakes, rivers, and oceans. Safety precautions are essential for enjoyable experiences on the water.

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1. Essential Boating Safety Tips Boating brings friends and family together on lakes, rivers, and oceans. Safety precautions are essential for enjoyable experiences on the water.
2. L•ˆp Jac¨pø Eììpµø•a«ì A«ĘaĞì Wpaä a L•ˆp Jac¨pø Use US Coast Guard certified life jackets on motorboats, sailboats, kayaks, or canoes. Pä¾ápä F•ø Maøøpäì Check that your life jacket fits correctly before heading out on the water. C•«jäpµ'ì SaˆpøĞ Children lose body heat quickly. Keep them warm with dry blankets if shivering.
3. Waøpä SaˆpøĞ AĘaäpµpìì Oápµ Waøpä •ì D•ˆˆpäpµø Swimming in open water differs from pools. Be aware of changing conditions. Waøc ˆ¾ä HaĨaäjì River currents, ocean undertows, and uneven surfaces create risks. M¾µ•ø¾ä Wpaøpä Weather can change quickly on the water. Stay alert to conditions.
4. Ajj•ø•¾µa« SaˆpøĞ MpaìĀäpì Aė¾•j A«c¾¾« Many boating accidents involve alcohol. Never drink while operating a boat. Alcohol impairs judgment and reaction time on the water. Lpaäµ CPR CPR training can help in emergencies. It's available through local resources. Hospitals, fire departments, and recreation centers offer training.