BETTER BOATING IS SAFER BOATING.

Safety: it’s not a responsibility to take lightly. That’s why we’ve compiled some helpful boat safety resources for you to be mindful of as you enjoy the water, familiarize yourself with your environment, know your limits and be the most informed owner you can be.

CARBON MONOXIDE AND WATER SPORTS SAFETY

Carbon monoxide, sometimes called a “silent killer,” is a hazard that all boaters should be aware of. Because carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas, it may affect an individual with little or no warning. 

USCG PRESS RELEASE ON CARBON MONOXIDE AND TEAK SURFING

Carbon Monoxide -THAT SILENT KILLER- Finds Yet Another Way To Kill: Coast Guard warns public of dangers associated with: “Teak Surfing”

WHERE CAN
CARBON MONOXIDE ACCUMULATE

Inadequately ventilated canvas enclosures, enclosed places, blocked outltets and back drafting are all areas to be aware of.

SAFETY BOATING LINKS

WATERSPORTS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (WSIA)

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD OFFICE OF BOATING SAFETY

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS

NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

AMERICAN BOAT & YACHT COUNCIL

DISCOVER BOATING

USA WATER SKI

NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL

BOATING SAFETY “SIDEKICKS” FOR CHILDREN

VESSEL SAFETY CHECK

BOATSAFE.COM AND BOAT SAFE KIDS

BOATING SAFETY

THE BOAT U.S. FOUNDATION

WSIA Wake responsibly