12 Top Boating Safety Tips for the Busy Memorial Day Weekend and Beyond News provided by Share this article Share this article ORLANDO, Fla., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With new and used boat sales soaring to record highs in 2020 to first-time boat buyers, boating safety stakeholders are taking extra measures to communicate and promote safe boating messages prior to the Memorial Day holiday -- the unofficial launch of the summer boating season. "The pandemic literally saw hundreds of thousands of newcomers join the ranks of first-time boat owners, so we're taking extra precautions to pro-actively share safe boating strategies," said Water Sports Foundation Executive Director Jim Emmons. "We've identified a dozen top tips for keeping boaters safe that we believe can positively impact boater safety while maximizing enjoyment on the nation's waterways over this holiday season, and beyond."