CCPD Marine Patrol offering free boating safety classes CCPD Marine Patrol offering free boating safety classes. (Source: WTOC) By Sarah Winkelmann | April 21, 2021 at 7:00 AM EDT - Updated April 21 at 7:11 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Typically this time of year, the Chatham County Police Department’s Marine Patrol steps up its hours for a busy summer. Due to increased boating traffic, the department already started its additional summer patrols back in March.
More people out on the water means more calls for the Chatham County Marine Patrol, so they want to remind boaters of the rules to keep everyone safe.
The biggest thing to remember is to plan ahead and check all of your equipment before heading out. Don’t overload your boat, but make sure you take the proper supplies like life jackets that fit everyone on board, one throwable device, and a fire extinguisher.