US EditionNYS Park Officials Stress Safety During National Safe Boating Week
- From May 17 to 23, New York State Park officials emphasized boating safety as National Safe Boating Week commenced across multiple regions including Ontario and Florida.
- This emphasis follows high water-fatality rates linked to life jacket non-use, with legislation like Ontario’s Bill 93 and New York’s Brianna’s Law aiming to enforce safety measures.
- Authorities such as the Ontario Provincial Police and New York’s Marine Services patrol waterways to promote life jacket use, impaired driving checks, and boating education courses tailored to increase safety awareness.
- Sergeant Dave Moffat described the high number of fatalities involving people not wearing life jackets as an alarming statistic, while New York Parks Commissioner Randy Simons emphasized that ensuring the safety of boaters is a primary concern for the state.
- These coordinated efforts seek to reduce drowning incidents and reinforce life jacket use as an automatic safety behavior to protect all boaters and paddlers during the 2025 boating season.
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The SaratogianRecreational boating season starts; Brianna’s Law in effect
NEW YORK — The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) begins its recreational boating season to coincide with National Safe Boating Week, the department announced in a press release. Brianna’s Law is now in full effect, the department said. As of Jan. 1, a safe boating certificate is required of all motorized boat operators, regardless of age, the release said. If you have yet to put your boat in the w…
There's no life jacket law, but police and safety advocates say 'there's really no excuse' not to wear them
May 17-23 marks Safe Boating Awareness Week in Canada. Ontario Provincial Police and water safety advocates are reminding people about the importance of wearing life jackets when on out on the water.
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Volunteer marine rescue unit urges boater safety ahead of 2025 season
The Port Colborne Marine Auxiliary Rescue (POCOMAR) unit is preparing to launch into another season of search and rescue operations on Lake Erie, and its volunteers are reminding boaters to wear life-jackets and stay safe on the water.
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