Be safe, be alive when boating this summer
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COLUMBUS – National Safe Boating Week May 22-28 reminds all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible.
Ohio statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in four out of every five recreational boating fatalities in 2020, and that 84% of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets.
There are many options for boaters when it comes to choosing a life jacket. When selecting a life jacket, a boater should check that it is U.S. Coast Guard approved, appropriate for the water activity, and fits properly.
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.