Boat Safety
Safe Boating for kids
- Do not stand up in small boats
- Wear your PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
- Have your pleasure operator card
- Check the weather before you go boating
- Tell someone where you are boating
- Follow the speed limit on the water
- Check your maps and charts before leaving
- Do not boat close to the beaches
- Always make sure you have enough gas
Items to keep on your boat in case of an emergency:
- PFDs for everyone (personal flotation devices)
- whistle
- flashlight
- two oars or paddles
- bucket
- first aid kit
- blanket
- tow ropes
- radio
- maps
- compass
