Water Safety Guy

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
    • Commander Bob
    • Discover Boating
    • Top 10 safety rules (ACA)
  • Equipment required for recreational boats (USCGAUX)
  • Float planning
    • Float plan app for iPhone (Big Tuna Apps)
    • Float planning basics (DiscoverBoating)
    • US Coast Guard float planning
  • Law enforcement (USCG)
  • Navigation/Rules of the Road
    • Navigation rules (USCGAUX)
    • Rules of the Road (Commander Bob)
  • Vessel safety checks
    • US Coast Guard Auxiliary
    • US Power Squadrons
• Personal Flotation Devices
  • Lake-Link PFD information
  • Life jacket use (USCGAUX)
  • The Other 20%-When Wearing a Life Jacket Is Not Enough (US Power Squadrons) - Excellent!