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Be Weather Wise

August 13, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Be weather-wise. Always check local weather conditions before departure!   http://weather.com   Photo courtesy of Zoutedrop

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Slow Down and Enjoy the Ride

July 30, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Slow down and enjoy the ride. There’s no need to hurry … get on ‘island time’! Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast – you alsomiss the sense of where you are going and why…

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Look Out for People in the Water!

July 23, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Maintain a proper lookout for people in the water. Have a spotter for watersports. Make sure the engine is off when passengers are swimming or getting on or off the boat.

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Lifejackets are the law!

July 16, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Make sure everyone aboard has a lifejacket before leaving the dock.  Its not only essential for your family’s safety, its the law!

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Be Alert, Don’t Get Hurt

July 9, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Stay alert and avoid using mobile devices while at the helm. Don’t text while driving, and the same goes for boating!

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Common Sense Boating

July 2, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Use common sense – operate at a safe speed, stay alert & steer clear of large vessels and watercraft.

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July 4th – The Busiest Boating Holiday!

June 30, 2015

July 4th is the busiest boating holiday Ahoy Matey! Next week is usually the busiest on the water-know the rules to avoid accidents.  Follow the ‘rules of the water’ this weekend. Have fun, be safe & boat responsibly! http://uscgboating.org/regulations/navigation-rules.php

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Operation Dry Water

June 26, 2015

#OperationDryWater is a national weekend of BUI outreach & enforcement June 26-28. Fun, Sun & BUI? Don’t let drinking ruin your day or someone’s life. Expect extra enforcement. Be safe & boat responsibly!

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Pets Need Love Too!

June 18, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Get your pet a lifejacket to keep them safe on the water. http://www.discoverboating.com/beginner/safety/boating-with-pets.aspx

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It Would Be Neat If You Were In Your Seat

June 11, 2015

Captain’s Tip: Tell passengers where to sit, what to hold onto and to ensure you have a clear field of view.

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