Nothing beats boating as a way to relax, have fun, enjoy the
outdoors and bring friends and family together. That's why it's
so tragic when a recreational boating outing – hunting, angling,
paddling or just cruising – ends with an accident. On average,
two boaters are killed every day on America's waterways – more
than 700 per year. Thousands of others are injured. Waterways
are second only to highways as the scene of accidental deaths.
Too often these accidents happen when otherwise responsible,
conscientious people make the serious mistake of assuming that
their experience or equipment is enough to keep them and their
passengers safe. As a boat owner and operator, YOU are
responsible for your safety, the safety of your passengers, and
other boaters. Help keep Washington's waterways safe by
following these - Always wear a lifejacket when boating. Besides
their lifesaving flotation, life vests and float coats provide
added insulation to protect against hypothermia, and they only
work if boaters wear them. Lif