MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – As you cast off this Labor Day weekend by boat, do it sober and always wear a life jacket.
There have been 13 boating-related deaths so far this season.
9 of which were confirmed not wearing life jackets.
The law requires one wearable and correctly sized life jacket be readily available for each person aboard.
When emergencies strike, it’s best to already have them on, then searching for them while in need.
In addition, leave the alcohol at the dock until you are done boating for the day.
“Alcohol use and poor decision-making are the two biggest contributing factors that lead to boating-related incidents,” said Lt. Darren Kuhn, DNR boating law administrator. “Alcohol affects people very differently on the water than on dry ground. The constant exposure to sun, waves, wind and all other environmental factors increase the speed at which alcohol affects somebody while on the boat.”
Follow these steps to ensure a safe excursion:
- Slow down at night.
- Check your navigation lights before the sun goes down. All motorboats are required to have red/green navigation lights and white all-around lights when operating after sunset.
- Slow down if visibility is an issue or boating on unfamiliar waterways.
- Keep an eye on the weather and let someone know where you are going.
More boating safety tips are available on the DNR website. Stay safe and enjoy the water!
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