OSWEGO — Oswego’s Westside Pier in the Historic Maritime District will bustle with activities Saturday afternoon, May 15, as the H. Lee White Maritime Museum and other waterfront organizations host
Manassas, VA (PRWEB) May 13, 2021 Whether you’re working in the office, at home, in the air, or on the water, all boating enthusiasts can participate in
Manassas, VA (PRWEB) May 12, 2021 National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 22-28, 2021, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills
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
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.”