{"id":827,"date":"2021-05-22T20:22:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T20:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardusinsurance.lifemitra.co\/2021\/05\/22\/boat-safety-tips-before-you-venture-out-to-the-water\/"},"modified":"2021-05-22T20:22:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-22T20:22:28","slug":"boat-safety-tips-before-you-venture-out-to-the-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardusinsurance.amplispotinternational.com\/boat-safety-tips-before-you-venture-out-to-the-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Boat Safety tips before you venture out to the water. "},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Many of us who own a boat probably lack familiarity or experience when it comes to fishing, swimming, or just cruising, as we are not regulars. We all do love the summer afternoon on the water, but while having this great time with family and friends, boating safety sometimes takes a back seat.<\/p>\n\n

Hundreds of Americans are killed each year, thousands injured, and millions of dollars worth of property damage due to boating accidents. Many of these accidents are preventable with just a few simple safety know-hows.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Get your boat checked.<\/h2>\n\n

You should check if your boat is seaworthy by scheduling a\u00a0U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Safety Check<\/a>. This evaluation is free and brings in the peace of mind that your boat meets federal safety standards, and in an emergency, you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and reach out for help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Boating safety courses and tips<\/h2>\n\n

In a boat safety course, you will learn about basic marine operation, navigation, and safety, as well as federal and state boating regulations. Check out this website for online boat safety courses https:\/\/www.boatus.org\/free\/.<\/p>\n\n

Thirty-six states<\/a>\u00a0now require operators to take\u00a0boating safety courses<\/a>\u00a0as part of their boat licensing or certification process.<\/p>\n\n

Other life-saving tips<\/p>\n\n