NOAA and National Safe Boating Council Continue National Safe Boating Week Partnership
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The National Safe Boating Council and NOAA’s National Weather Service have partnered to share safety information for National Safe Boating Week since 2000.
“Many people do not think about or plan for the impact weather conditions can have on their boating safety. It’s critical that they check the weather conditions, including water temperature, before their departure and regularly check for updates.” - Darren Wright, NOAA’s National Weather Service MANASSAS, Va. (PRWEB) May 10, 2021 For the annual celebration of National Safe Boating Week, held May 22-28, 2021, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Weather Service encourage boaters to follow health and safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local
MSHP asks residents to remember importance of National Safe Boating Week
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Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating by making the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 22-28, 2021. National Safe Boating Week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend, which many people consider the kickoff to the boating season.
Boaters are encouraged to make time for a thorough inspection of their boat prior to taking it out on the water this boating season. Weather, time, and other elements may affect the readiness of your boat. The Patrol’s marine operations troopers are available to inspect the required equipment on your boat, at your request, to make sure you’re in compliance with state law. To help facilitate these inspections, marine operations troopers will be at the following boat equipment inspection stations on Saturday, May 22, 2
Hillsborough County deputies rescue 2 from sinking jet ski Two rescued after their jet ski began to sink. (Source: HCSO) By ABC7 Staff | May 7, 2021 at 11:58 AM EDT - Updated May 7 at 11:58 AM
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Deputies with the Marine Unit of the Hillsborough County Sheriffâs office rescued two men whose jet ski was sinking just south of the Alfalfa River about a half-mile east of the shipping channel in Tampa Bay.
Deputies cast a line to one man, who was assisted into the boat. He was wearing a life jacket. He notified the deputies that his adult son was also on one of the nearby islands.
West Marine Promotes Safe Boating
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The safety and educational partnerships lead up to the start of
“West Marine is a long-time supplier and outfitter of safety gear, and we are now proud to extend our resources with our partners America’s Boating Club, National Safe Boating Council and BoatUS both in-store and online throughout the entire month of May,” West Marine CEO Ken Seipel
The retailer will also provide online resources, such as educational videos and information on its community forum
, along with social-media posts and new-boat-owner webinars and Q&As on social media channels.
“The National Safe Boating Council is excited to partner with West Marine to help further educational and safety efforts for boaters everywhere,” said Peg Phillips, executive director of the NSBC. “Knowing how to boat responsibly and have a properly fitted life jacket are two essential practices.”
Making A Fashion Statement For A Good Cause
You still have plenty of time to make sure that you have the proper thing to wear to work on May 21st. A Life Jacket! This is part of an effort by the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River to help educate the public on the importance of wearing a life jacket while in the water. The Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day is one of the main events of National Safe Boating Week May 16th thru the 22nd.
I have never heard of this before so I have to get busy. I currently do not own a life jacket because I have not been out boating since I was a little kid with my grandfather Cookie. As I started my search, I was met with many choices of styles and colors. Do I just get a neutral color or do I go bold and acquire a splashy color? The good news is that I still have a little time to ponder this very important decision.