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Have a safe boating season by following these tips:
- Take a boating safety course offered by your state DNR, Law Enforcement, or U.S. Coast Guard agencies.
- Make sure your boat is in top operating condition and that there are no tripping hazards.
- The boat should be free of fire hazards and have a clean bilge.
- Have safety equipment, required by law, on board, maintained it in good condition, and know how to use it.
- File a float plan with a relative or friend, or at the very least, let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Have complete knowledge of the operation and handling of your boat.
- Know your position and where you are heading.
- Maintain a safe speed at all times to avoid collision.
- Keep an eye out for changing weather conditions.
- Know and obey federal and state regulations and waterway markers.
- Maintain a clear, unobstructed view forward at all times. “Scan” the water back and forth; avoid “tunnel” vision. Most boating collisions are caused by inattention.
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