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By AA-Boats & Boating Staff Writers

Why You Should Complete a Boat Safety Course

Boat Safety Life JacketAlthough enjoying the boating lifestyle can be fun for your family, you also want to ensure that you and your family are safe when out on the water. Because you are face to face with Mother Nature, who can sometimes be tempestuous, you need to know how to deal with a sudden squall, a fire on board, equipment failure, collision with another watercraft, unexpected high winds or any other emergency like running aground in your boat. The last thing you want is for your day of boating pleasure to turn into the biggest tragedy of your life.

Boating safety classes save lives.

Learn how to ensure your family is always safe on the water by enrolling in a boating safety course. It could save a life and will give you peace of mind when enjoying the best the boating world has to offer.

Boating safety is easy to learn and the best way to learn is to enroll in boat safety course. Usually, the boat safety course is one day, or even a few hours, so you do not have to sacrifice much of your time to the class. The boat safety course should include:
• How to use the radio to call for local assistance;
• Essential safety equipment to have on board (including life vests for every person on board, lights, flares, first aid kit, and fire extinguisher);
• How to deal with common emergencies on board; and
• How to avoid common disasters (by being weather-wise, completing appropriate preventative maintenance, ensuring your navigation maps are up to date, and by knowing the boat safety rules).

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Attending a class in boating safety could be the best investment you make when buying a boat. Even if you have been enjoying the boating lifestyle for many years, attending a boat safety course as a refresher can be a wise move.