Boating Safety Week 2021: Officials stress water safety while out at Arizona lakes Arizona officials kick off National Safe Boating Week This week is National Safe Boating Week, and Arizona officials are asking people to stay safe while out in the water. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports. PHOENIX - Memorial Day is next week, the unofficial start to summer and a time where plenty of residents come out to enjoy the Arizona lakes. "It's going to be busy, there's going to be a lot of boaters, the ramps are going to be busy," said Josh Hoffman, boating safety coordinator for Arizona Game and Fish.