safety
Video: Carbon Monoxide Poses Risks for Boaters // Good Morning America
Officials are warning boaters about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, which was blamed in the 2016 death of 16-year-old Raven Little-White, who drowned after hanging out on a boat’s swim platform. This report aired on ABC’s Good Morning America on July 27, 2017.
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Paddle with a Partner
When it comes to paddling in any body of water, it’s crucial to be mindful that no matter how calm and docile, conditions can change at any moment.
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Video: What NOT to Forget When Leaving the Boat
This instructional video reminds boaters, when they are ready to leave the boat, for any reason, of the single most important item. Watch and take the advice from long time boater and four-time wakeboarding World champion, Shaun Murray.
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Video: A Requirement That Boaters Don’t Always Think to Carry
Watch as Boating Magazine editor, Randy Vance explains a simple addition to your boat’s equipment that many boaters haven’t thought about, but it could save you!
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Photos: Weather Observation
Photos showing various angles of people observing the weather for boating safety
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License-free Photos: Safety Equipment at Retail
Photos showing various different boating safety equipment, for sale at a retail outlet
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Photos: Boat Deck Free of Hazards with Clean Bilge
Photos showing different kinds of boats with clean decks free of hazards and clean bilges
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License Free Photos: Nautical Charts Used by Crew
Photos showing nautical charts in use by crew on a boat
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Royalty Free Photos: Anchor & Anchor Line
Photos showing different boat anchors and anchor lines
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License Free Photos: Mounted Fire Extinguisher
Photos showing a mounted fire extinguisher on a boat
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License Free Photos: Boat First Aid Kit
Photos showing a basic first aid kit on a boat and a dock
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License Free Photos: Boarding a Boat Ladder
Photos showing various angles of a person boarding a boat using its ladder
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License Free Photos: Visual Distress Signal – Flare
Photos showing a flare being used as a visual distress signal
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Brush Up on Your Boating Skills
Becoming a safer boater is good. Becoming a more competent and confident boater is better yet.
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Keep a Proper Lookout
As boat captain, it’s your responsibility to maintain an unobstructed view from the helm.
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Personal Watercraft Safety
As a PWC operator, you must follow all general boating laws and regulations, as well as some rules and tips specific to PWCs.
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Your Life Jacket Only Works If You Wear It
One doesn’t look foolish in a life jacket. One looks responsible.
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Why You Should Always Use Your Engine Cutoff Device
Simple and mechanical, it’s practically foolproof—if you’re wearing it.
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