Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

Boating Accidents

There have been a surprising. Number of fatal boating accidents in the last few days, which is why we to continue to encourage new boater to take safety classes, it makes a big difference when you know the dangers out there and how to avoid them.

Routine

Well, it”s here, the end of Summer. We hope you had some fun, made some memories, and are ready to settle back into that daily routine. Stay safe out there folks.

Falling Overboard

On of the most common ways people get injured or killed is by falling overboard while out boating. If the vessel is being operated safely that should cause someone to fall overboard, but there are a number of other reasons it could happen, and that’s why it’s a good idea to have a life vest … Read more

Jet skis

Just a quick reminder after seeing reports of a number of recent accidents involving jet skis, folks please be safe and don’t drive these things under the influence. Accidents can be deadly, and certainly aren’t fun.

Power lines

We were saddened to read of some young men who died when the mast of their sailboat hit a power line and electrocuted them. Though the chances of this happening are low, it’s something to be aware of if you’re sailing on lakes or rivers. Keep your eyes open and be safe folks.

Celebrate Smart

Summer celebrations more often than not involve adult beverages. If, anyone is planning on operating a motor vehicle, boat or car, that person needs to be sober. That’s just common sense. Be smart, have fun.

Too much sun

Too much sun can have some serious affects on one’s health and safety, as we learned the hard way. Take precautions to avoid being overexposed and drink plenty of water and you should be fine. Best to have someone with you in the event you do get too much sun and you need some assistance. … Read more