Boating Safety

Safety Requirements for Recreational Boats, and a Float Plan form

 "Included are valuable safety guidelines, tips for trip planning, guidance for maritime communications, information on local hazards and more."

If someone falls overboard, can you get the boat back to them and get them safely back on board? 

The waters of Puget Sound are cold year around. Find out about the hazards of falling overboard into cold water.

Where can you go for training in safety at sea?

You can now use your cell phone to communicate your location to the US Coast Guard when you're vessel is in distress.

Will the airlines let you fly with  your comfortable personal inflatable PFD (Personal Flotation Device, aka Lifejacket)?

We live in an area surrounded by water, giving many  opportunities for exciting water activities, but also increasing the  possibility of injury and drowning.