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Boats And Safe Boating

Safetyusing one oar that has a paddle on either
side. Kayaks are small, streamlined boats
Boating is one of the favorite Americanthat have tapered ends and slightly thicker
summer pastimes. Somewhere in thecenters. There are openings in the middle
neighborhood of 70 million people go boatingthat are just large enough to fit one person.
each year. While boating is much safer thanOne benefit that kayaks have over canoes is
driving a car, there are still enough boatingtheir portability. Kayaks are very easy to
accidents to raise some alarm signals as totransport due to their size as compared to a
why boating accidents occur. 53% of fatalcanoe. Another thing that is making Kayaks
boating accident victims drowned, while 39%very popular is their storability. Inflatable
suffered trauma and 9% died of other causes.kayaks are becoming more and more popular for
Most boating deaths result from falling outthis main reason. The serenity of paddling
of a small open boat, without a PFD, whetheryour kayak along a glassy lake in the early
it capsizes or not. Make sure that allmorning or along a river through a small
boaters have on flotation devices. Whencanyon at sunset can be an incomparable
boating be alert to sudden boat motionexperience.
changes, wind shifts, light flashes and the
beginning of choppy water. These suddenEngine  driven  boats
changes can all mean a storm is brewing.
Always carry a radio with the local "MarineBefore starting your engine, always carefully
Band" on it. The Marine Band broadcasts stormsniff for gasoline fumes in the engine and
warnings, which should alert you to head infuel areas, open hatches and run the blower.
to  a  dock  until  the  storm  blows  over.Fuel fires and explosions burn and kill
boaters each year. People who take boat trips
On  The  Wateroften fail to realize the potential disasters
that can ensue if they are not careful and
There is no excuse for littering, especiallysafe on-board their boat. Over 1,000 people
on the water. The litter that you throw intodie on boating trips per year, and many of
the water can contaminate fish, the waterthe dangers associated with boating are
that goes to our cities, and surroundingeasily  preventable.
farmlands. Going out on the boat with your
family can be a fun experience that canAlcohol  and  Boating
create many happy childhood memories for your
children. Growing up on the water is anDid  you  know?
experience that not all children get to have.
If sunbathing is a priority, then a calm1.) The use of alcohol is involved in about a
inlet where you can tie floats to the boatthird of all recreational boating fatalities?
and be lazy in the water is a perfect spot.
Many now rent houseboats where they spend2.) The penalties for BUI (boating under the
their vacations enjoying the peace andinfluence) can include large fines,
tranquility  of  the  waterways.revocation of operator privileges and serious
jail  terms?
Canoes
3.) It is illegal to operate a boat while
Canoes are designed for ease of getting inunder the influence of alcohol or drugs in
and out, especially for older folks wishingevery  state?
to get into the sport. Canoes are versatile
and practical for a number of reasons, andEvery boater needs to understand the risks of
can work in a number of different situations.boating under the influence of alcohol or
When it comes to introducing yourself to thedrugs (BUI). The Coast Guard also enforces a
water, canoes are a great place to start. Thefederal law that prohibits BUI. This law
longer canoes are excellent for long openpertains to ALL boats (from canoes and
water trips, but you can also buy one-personrowboats to the largest ships) - and includes
smaller canoes for running white water. Oneforeign vessels that operate in U.S. waters,
feature that the canoe has over the Kayak isas  well  as  U.S.  vessels on the high seas.
its storage capacity, which allows passengers
to haul large amounts of accessories andConclusion
supplies on extended water trips. Canoes
however can sometimes be difficult toBottom line: don't drink and boat, wear your
transport, unless you have a full-sizedlifejacket, carry a radio with the Marine
pickup truck and especially if you plan onBand on it, take a safe boating course and
loading it yourself. Another drawback ofmaintain a proper lookout, especially for
canoes is that when it rains heavily, theboaters who fit the profile of an
boat  can  fill  up  with water very rapidly.accident-maker. Each year hundreds of lives
are lost... thousands are injured... and
Kayaksmillions of dollars of property damage occurs
because of preventable recreational boating
The way kayaks are designed; they seem toaccidents on U.S. waterways. Too often
blend in with the natural surroundingspleasure outings turn tragic. You - as a boat
instead of disturbing them. Kayaks are neveroperator, passenger, or concerned individual
motorized...they are propelled manually,- can make a difference.



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