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Don’t Boat Under the Influence

You endanger everyone if you drink alcohol or use drugs and operate a vessel. Don’t Boat Under the Influence.

Archive for July 18, 2010

DEWEY BEACH — As summer thrill-seekers venture out on personal watercraft, officials hope the number of injuries and fatalities remains low.

Read the ENTIRE story at delamarvanow.com:

via Officials aim to keep watercraft users safe | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times.

(Own a PWC? You might want to read this article.)

ABINGTON — Witnesses called Maryland Natural Resources Police on Thursday to report a boat, apparently with no one on board, going around in circles on Monks Creek at the Bush River in Harford County.

Read the ENTIRE story at DelMarVaNow.com:

via MARYLAND: Fatal boating accident in Harford Co. under investigation | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times.

Vessel Safety Check

2012 Vessel Safety Check Decal

The Coast Guard Auxiliary and
the U.S. Power Squadrons
also inspect kayaks
and other paddle craft.

Boat Safe. Boat Smart.
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Remember the Maryland 25
Dead Maryland Boaters in 2011

One Maryland boating death for 2012. Three sailboat emergencies. National Safe Boating Week starts May 18, 2012!

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Lifejackets are comfortable and they save lives!

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Admiral Lee on Bow Riding

Rear Admiral William "Dean" Lee

“You wouldn’t allow your kids to sit on the hood of your car, so why would you allow them to sit on the bow of your boat?”

Rear Admiral Dean Lee, 5th District commander, United States Coast Guard

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