Outdoornews
May 17, 2021
DBS says inflatable life jackets are much more likely to be worn by boaters. (Photo by Mike Schoonveld)
National Safe Boating Week is May 22 to 28. This is just one of dozens of “safety weeks” promoted by the National Safety Council – they also have “safety days” and “safety months” – I suppose based on the inherent “dangers” of participating in various activities. “Walking” gets only one day (April 7th), Ladder safety gets a whole month (March.)
So boating must be an activity with only a relatively moderate risk. That’s great, but as most of the articles and news stories suggest when they are printed or aired at this time of year reminding everyone of National Safe Boating Week, boating could be even safer.