National Safe Boating Week kicks off Saturday
May 17, 2019
Led by the National Safe Boating Council and the National Weather Service, the campaign runs through May 24.
Led by the National Safe Boating Council and the National Weather Service, the campaign runs through May 24.
Last weekend’s accident took place in same spot where MLB pitcher Jose Fernandez died.
State’s game and fish commission participating in national campaign.
The provision applies to inboard, outboard and sterndrive models smaller than 26 feet.
Safety is the focus of many new provisions.
On Saturday, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed into law legislation that requires boats used for instructing minors to be equipped with propeller guards.
The classes were previously offered only to maritime law enforcement officials and related personnel.
Natural Resources Police arrested 14 people for boating while impaired and issued 634 citations.
Results include how many boaters have struck a rock or dock, have had incidents of ‘boat rage’ and how many have left out the drain plug.
The boating industry is launching a full campaign on behalf of National Safe Boating Week, with groups issuing safety tips, videos and initiatives designed to bring awareness.
Led by the National Safe Boating Council and the National Weather Service, the campaign runs through May 24.
Last weekend’s accident took place in same spot where MLB pitcher Jose Fernandez died.
State’s game and fish commission participating in national campaign.
The provision applies to inboard, outboard and sterndrive models smaller than 26 feet.
Safety is the focus of many new provisions.
On Saturday, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed into law legislation that requires boats used for instructing minors to be equipped with propeller guards.
The classes were previously offered only to maritime law enforcement officials and related personnel.
Natural Resources Police arrested 14 people for boating while impaired and issued 634 citations.
Results include how many boaters have struck a rock or dock, have had incidents of ‘boat rage’ and how many have left out the drain plug.
The boating industry is launching a full campaign on behalf of National Safe Boating Week, with groups issuing safety tips, videos and initiatives designed to bring awareness.
