Boating Safety
Whether in a sail boat, power boat, canoe, or kayak, boating can be a great deal of fun if you know what you are doing and take appropriate safety measures, including the following (not intended to be an exhaustive list):
- Take boating safety and operation courses
- Keep your boat in good working order
- Carry all recommended safety equipment onboard
- Use US Coast Guard approved life jackets and personal flotation devices
- File a float plan whenever you take a boat trip
- Know how to swim and make reaching and throwing assists from your boat
The following links provide additional information regarding boating safety and sound practices:
- Boating safety course providers
- American Boat Operator Online Course
- Online Boating Safety Course (Boat Owners Association of the US)
- Boat Ed Safety Course
- Boater Exam
- Boat Safe
- Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, paddleboarding courses (ACA)
- Safe Boating America
- Sailing, power boating, windsurfing courses (US Sailing)
- US Coast Guard Auxiliary courses
- US Power Squadrons boating courses
- Boating safety guidelines
- Boating safety information
- Equipment required for recreational boats (USCGAUX)
- Float planning
- Law enforcement (USCG)
- Navigation/Rules of the Road
- Vessel safety checks
- Personal Flotation Devices
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