Boating Safety

Since boats may easily venture into deep, cold water, it is essential to carry safety equipment for everyone aboard.

Common, often legally required, safety equipment includes:

• Personal flotation devices
• Throwable flotation device
• Fire extinguishing equipment
• Lighting to make the boat visible to other boats
• Visual distress signals, including flares
• Noisemakers

Boat operators may expect to be stopped by marine authorities from time to time to verify that their boats have the proper safety equipment in use.