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Emily is live in Green Bay with the Coast Guard.
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The U.S. Coast Guard says drowning
was the cause of three fourths of all recreational boating deaths in 2010 and 88
percent weren’t wearing life jackets.
Memorial Day weekend is quickly
approaching, so water patrol says traffic on the water will increase the rest of
the season and safety will be even more important.
“We encourage everyone to boat sober
and keep an eye out for other boats in the area,” said Eric Mueller, a trooper for the
Missouri State Water Patrol. He expects an increase in traffic on the
waters. “We’re looking for a busier summer
than last year. It was down due to the flooding,” said Mueller.
Boaters should be extra
cautious.
“With the increase in traffic on the
lake, boat responsibly, don’t drink and operate a boat and always wear a life
jacket,” said Mueller.
Missouri had 166 boating accidents in 2011.
86 people were injured and 19 were killed.
To combat this statistic the water
patrol asks boaters to follow boating safety tips.
Don’t drink while you boat,
understand Missouri’s boating laws before going out onto the water, make sure
your boat is prepared with the right emergency equipment and check the
weather.
Ivy Jones and her family have been
boating on Table Rock Lake for years and says she feels safe
that patrols are watching the water.
“Just so that everyone knows what’s
going on around them and everybody is doing it a safe way because there are a
lot of kids out here and people should pay attention to that,” said
Jones.
Missouri law requires children under the age
of seven to wear a life jacket at all times when they’re on board a
boat. There also needs to be enough life
jackets for every passenger.
Troopers will be patrolling the
waters looking for valid boater registration, life jacket violations and making
sure all passengers are riding safely.
A boating license is required for
anyone born after January 1,1984. They must take and pass a boater
education course and carry the certification card at all times when operating a
boat.
If you want more information on
boating safety visit the Missouri State Water
Patrol Website.
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May 20th, 2012
KNOXVILLE, Tenn (WVLT) — Boating safety officials say last year 24 people died while boating, and they want to use this week to encourage people to be safe while on the water. The U.S. Coast Guard reminds people the rules of the water will help keep you and your family safe.
Pat Williams and her husband have been boating for 24 years, but this is the first time this season they have put the boat in the water in Knox County. Pat says they moved from the West Coast last year and have been adjusting to the differences of operating a boat in fresh water as opposed to the ocean.
“You know we just moved out here about a year ago from Southern California, so this lake boating is all new for us,” said Williams. “A day out on the water is pretty nice”
Richard Swan with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary says the biggest mistake that people make are not paying attention and maintaining proper look out. He says knowing what’s happening around you both forward and behind will be helpful in avoiding an accident.
“It is important to take a boating safety course just to help you be aware of the rules of the road and so you know the safety equipment that you’re required to have,” said Swan. “Ignorance is not justification for not knowing the laws.”
Swan says people should wear a life jacket at all times, though he reminds people it is mandatory for people under the age of 12. Another issue he hopes boaters will look at is drinking and boating. He says the heat and alcohol will combine and make the effects of alcohol even more dangerous.
“Dehydration is a factor while you are boating, while you are in the sun and alcohol does not help with dehydration,” added Swan.
Swan says boaters should also remember that barges have the right of way, and reminds boaters not to try to dart across in front of them because it can be more difficult for them to stop.
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May 18th, 2012
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Memorial Day in South Florida usually means a big boating weekend on the water, if the weather cooperates, and that means heavy enforcement on the high seas for boating safety.
Friday, the Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue kicked off National Safe Boating Week ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
National Safe Boating Week marks the informal beginning of summer and Coast Guard crews throughout Florida will be on patrol, paying particular attention to recreational boating safety.
“With all of us coming together including the boating public, we can make Florida’s waterways safer and safer every year,” said FWC spokesman Jorge Pino.
This year’s safety campaign, “Ready, Set, Wear It,” is designed to encourage boaters to use life jackets and proper safety equipment.
“Our main emergencies that we encounter out on the water are due to traumatic injuries, and to dehydration and to alcohol poisoning emergencies,” explained Miami-Dade Fire Rescue spokesman Lt. Arnold Piedrahita.
Statistics show 90-percent of fatalities on the water are people who were not wearing a life jacket. In Florida, drinking while boating is a big problem that maritime law enforcement officers want the boating public to be aware of.
“Unfortunately people die every year as a direct result of people consuming alcohol and operating a vessel while intoxicated,” said Pino.
That’s why officers say is it’s important to appoint a sober skipper.
This laser range finder can detect whether or not boaters are staying 300 feet away from divers. (Source: CBS4)
Maritime officers in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are adding a new high-tech safety tool to their enforcement efforts this year. It’s a laser range finder which can detect whether or not boaters are staying 300 feet away from divers.
“By using technology, this tool right here, if we can avoid somebody from getting killed, I think we’ve done our job,” said Pino.
Boaters can be fined $90 for coming too close to a diver. In addition, officers will be undercover while using the laser range finders
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May 18th, 2012
By LANCE HOLDFORTH, Special to the Examiner
Posted 43 minutes ago
As nice weather has boaters hitting local waterways, BOATsmart Canada wants to remind them to ride a wave of safety.
BOATsmart president Cameron Taylor said accidents on the water can always be prevented with a bit of foresight.
“I think the number one tip to be safe this summer is to make sure that you have the knowledge you need to boat with confidence,” he said.
“We want to remind boaters to get their BOATsmart pleasure craft operating card and be prepared for a safe boating season.”
Boatsmart is Canada’s national boating educator and facilitator of the pleasure craft operator card, which every person operating a powered vessel is required to have.
“Going through the process to get your card will help ensure that you’ve got all the knowledge you need to boat safely,” Taylor said.
“There’s still a number of Canadians that need to get their cards and a really effective way to get it is through our website.”
Anyone caught operating a powered vessel without a card may face a minimum $250 fine.
As of April 2012, a survey by the National Marine Manufacturers Association indicated 10.8 million Canadians participate in boating, but only 3.2 million Canadians had obtained an operators card.
A BOATsmart team will be making stops at Canadian Tire stores to provide exams in person for those who have yet to obtain a card.
“We have our team travelling across the county and through Ontario and into cottage country this weekend to promote boating safety,” Taylor said.
Just as roadways have rules, so do waterways, and Taylor said some strict rules and sound advice still apply.
“Alcohol and boating do not mix,” he said. “
“Unfortunately, alcohol is still a factor in about 35% of boating fatalities, so we want to see people leaving the alcohol on land.”
If boaters are thinking about drinking while on the water, Taylor said they need to know just how it may affect their ability to boat safely.
“A lot of boaters don’t realize that the effects of alcohol can be up to four times greater on the water than consuming alcohol on land,” he said.
“It’s a combination of wind, sun and waves. If it’s hot out and you’re being a bit more dehydrated out on the water, it’s not good.”
Although the amount of boating-related fatalities has decreased during the last five years, Taylor said yearly safety refreshers are still recommended.
“On average there’s about 100 boating fatalities in Canada each year and more than 6,000 accidents and incidents on the water,” he said. “A vast majority of those could have been prevented with the right knowledge and the common sense to wear a life-jacket and leave alcohol on land.”
barrie.news@sunmedia.ca
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May 16th, 2012
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May 16th, 2012
Those seeking a boating license can get certified by taking an online boater safety course on any device at the newly revamped http://www.boat-ed.com.
Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 16, 2012
Those seeking a boating license can get certified by taking an online boater safety course on any device at the newly revamped boat-ed.com.
“With half of all adults in the U.S. now owning a smartphone, and tablets and e-readers gaining in popularity, it makes sense for boat-ed.com to be mobile ready,” said Edward Cossette, user experience manager for Kalkomey, parent company of boat-ed.com. “The pages at boat-ed.com are automatically resized according to the device used, from a smartphone to Internet TV and everything in between, no app required.”
The training at boat-ed.com is state-approved and covers the same material that’s taught in the classroom. The new mobile-ready site features detailed illustrations, interactive animations and videos.
Another benefit of boat-ed.com being available on any device is students can access the course on the Web even if the only way they have to connect to the Internet is via their smartphone.
“We know people appreciate the convenience of being able to use their down time to take our course as well as benefit from the fast connect we’ve come to expect from our mobile devices,” Cossette said. “In fact, from 2010 to 2011, we saw a 500 percent increase in the number of people visiting boat-ed.com using a mobile device.”
Regardless of what device students use to take the boater safety course, they’ll learn safe boating skills such as casting off and docking, understanding traffic laws on the water, dealing with emergencies and more.
Students who must receive their boater education certificate or boating license pay a one-time fee, which is due only if they pass the course. After passing the course at boat-ed.com, students in most states can print out the temporary certificate and immediately begin enjoying safe boating.
The recognized leader in boating safety, Boat Ed® is an official provider of print and Internet boating safety courses for 49 states, plus the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For more information, visit http://www.boat-ed.com.
About Kalkomey
Kalkomey, parent company of Boat Ed® and boat-ed.com, is the official provider of recreational safety education materials for all 50 states. Our print and Internet courses have been providing official safety certification since 1995. We provide safety courses in boating, hunting, bowhunting, and off-road vehicle (ORV) and snowmobile operation. For more information, visit kalkomey.com.
Tammy Sapp
Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc
803-522-2138
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May 14th, 2012
Craig Allain, executive petty officer, U.S. Coast Guard station, Fort Pierce
National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27, beginning a summer season of pleasure boating on the Treasure Coast. The U.S. Coast Guard in Fort Pierce is calling attention to boating safety with an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at its 900 Seaway Drive station.
The event will include a marine life exhibit by The Smithsonian. There will be live demonstrations by Coast Guard personnel in an aircraft and boat and by the Chapman School of Seamanship. The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and Weatherbee Elementary School will have booths and Florida’s Blood Centers will take donations. Children can throw baseballs at a “Dunk the Coastie” tank and watch lift jackets inflate when the sailors hit the water.
Here, station Executive Petty Officer Craig Allain gives some tips on boating safety.
Q: What’s the best way for a boat owner to get educated on safety and rules of the road?
A: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadron conduct monthly boating safely classes. Search online for your nearest location and times for both agencies.
Q: What’s the most common mistake boaters make that can get them into trouble on the water?
A: Boaters operating beyond their knowledge and vessel’s limitations.
Q: Which inlets are covered by your USCG station and what’s some local safety advice for passing through those inlets?
A: Sebastian, Fort Pierce and St. Lucie inlets are covered by our station. Local knowledge is a must — especially for Sebastian and St. Lucie inlets. It is best to transit the inlets during flood (incoming) tides.
Q: What’s good basic safety advice for landlubbers venturing out on a friend’s boat this summer — things a person not used to boats and water might keep in mind?
A: Know where the vessel’s life jackets are located. Everyone should wear life jackets while the vessel is under way. Having a knowledgeable and experienced captain is important. Make a float plan by telling someone on shore the location of your boat launch ramp, where you will be sailing, the duration of your trip, and the time they should expect you to return.
Q: Summer boating weather on the Treasure Coast also means summer afternoon thunderstorms. What should boaters caught on open water do in an electrical storm or near a waterspout?
A: Pay close attention to weather forecasts and seek shelter prior to getting caught out in a storm.
Q: How do boaters in distress call the Coast Guard for help? Also, how far from shore will a cellphone effectively operate to communicate distress?
A: Channel 16 is the international hailing & distress frequency. A proper distress call consists of transmitting “Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!” followed by your position, the nature of your distress, vessel description and the number of people on board. Cellphone ranges change, depending on the carrier and weather conditions. If you have a signal, 911 should be contacted and given the distress information. Sometimes text messages work better and they should be sent to the person on shore who has your float plan.
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May 14th, 2012
Sad news for the cast and crew of The History Channel’s Swamp People.
Cast member Mitchell Guist passed away Monday near Pierre Part, La., The Associated Press reports.
PHOTOS: Stars gone too soon
Suffering a fall around 9 a.m. in the St. Martin Parish area along the Belle River, Guist was experiencing what witnesses — who called 911 — described as seizures.
Attempts to resuscitate Guist were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. His cause of death is not yet known.
PHOTOS: Stars we lost in 2011
Appearing on Swamp People alongside his brother, Glenn Guist, the reality star was one of the residents of Louisiana’s Atchafalaya swamp country who took TV cameras along during alligator hunting season.
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