| Boating can be a wonderful pastime, but it is | | | | Even if you do not plan on boating at night it is |
| important to not forget about safety. Keeping | | | | important to invest in a quality lighting system for |
| everyone onboard safe and sound is the responsibility | | | | your boat. Boating means expecting the unexpected, |
| of every boat owner, and it is important for new | | | | and a good lighting system will help keep everyone |
| boat owners to invest in the safety equipment they | | | | safe and secure. |
| will need to protect themselves and their precious | | | | Flares |
| cargo. Just consider some of these vital boating | | | | Keeping flares on board is another way to prepare |
| accessories: | | | | for the unexpected. You never know when your |
| Life Jackets | | | | boat will become disabled or run into trouble, and |
| Life vests and life jackets are an absolute must for | | | | flares are a great way to let others in the area know |
| any boat owner. There should be enough life jackets | | | | you need assistance. Those onboard flares should be |
| onboard for all passengers, including any children who | | | | checked regularly to make sure they are still good |
| may ride on the boat. | | | | and replaced as needed. |
| Life Rings and Tow Ropes | | | | Marine Radios |
| These lifesaving accessories are vital for boat | | | | Keeping in touch is important, even on the high seas. |
| owners as well. Life rings and tow ropes are designed | | | | A quality marine radio helps boat owners contact |
| to allow those who may fall overboard to get back | | | | others when the need arises. Look for a quality radio |
| onboard safely. | | | | and solicit the advice of other boat owners before |
| Lighting Accessories | | | | going shopping. |