The Plumsted Police Department and the Safe
Boating Council brings you these boating safety tips as a community
service.
- Wear a life jacket. They float, you won't.
- Know the water and area you will be boating on.
If in doubt, check with local authorities or the Coast Guard
- Keep a good lookout while underway.
- Shut your engines off when people are in the
water near your boat.
- Observe the nautical "rules-of-the-road".
- Check the weather forecast before getting
underway.
- Keep a balanced load and a trim boat.
- Know your limitations and experience. Don't
handle a boat too large or too complicated for your personal experience.
- Observe the right's of way and posted warnings
in the area.
- Check your boat and equipment before leaving on
your trip.
- Overload your boat.
- Stand up in a small boat.
- Ride on the gunwale, bow, seat backs, or
anyplace that is not designed for sitting.
- Drink alcohol while boating.
Remember to use common sense when you
are on the water. If you feel something is dangerous- it probably is. Boat
smart from the start.
For more information and precautions
involving weather and related materials, visit the rest of our web site or to
access and on-line boating certification course, go to
http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org
Plumsted Police
Department
2 Cedar St.
New Egypt, NJ 08533
609-758-7185 |
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