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Life jackets…gotta love ‘em. Did you know there are different types for different functions? Are you prepared? Get educated about life jackets.
Whitewater rafting? There’s a life jacket for that. It’s time to learn more about the different types of life jackets.
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Is it time for your life jacket to go into retirement? Life jackets should be tested for wear and buoyancy at least once each year. Waterlogged, faded, or leaky jackets must be discarded.
Is it time for your life jacket to go into retirement? Life jackets should be tested for wear and buoyancy at least once each year. Waterlogged, faded, or leaky jackets must be discarded.
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Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature. An extra pair of clothes and layers go a long way when it comes to an unexpected Cold Water Shock incident. #BoatSafe
An extra pair of layers go a long way when it comes to an unexpected Cold Water Shock incident. #BoatSafe
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If you fall in, stay calm. It takes one minute to adjust to Cold Water Shock. Don’t panic, control your breathing and don’t gasp! #BoatSafe
If you fall in, stay calm. It takes one minute to adjust to Cold Water Shock. Don’t panic, control your breathing and don’t gasp! #BoatSafe
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In the blink of an eye, your boat’s carbon monoxide emissions can turn a great day tragic. Be sure to brush up on your CO safe boating facts before you hit the water.
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In the blink of an eye, your boat’s carbon monoxide emissions can turn a great day tragic. Be sure to brush up on your CO safe boating facts before you hit the water.
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Horn blasts are essential to boating. Heading starboard (right)? One short blast. Heading to port (left)? Two short blasts. Land ho! Check out the ABCs of California Boating for more safety tips.
Know your boating horn blasts. One short blast when heading right, two short blasts when heading left. ABCs of California Boating
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Going out for a boating trip? Is your fuel tank free from rust or contamination? Rust can be harmful to the environment. Make sure to check your boat before you go out on the water using a full semi-annual boating maintenance checklist.
Are you going out to sea? Make sure your fuel tank is clean and rust-free!
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A preemptive float plan is ALWAYS the best boat plan. Before going out on the water, be sure to check out our float plan checklist. Happy Boating!
A preemptive float plan is ALWAYS the best boat plan. Check out our float plan checklist.
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Common household cleaning products can be toxic to the environment. Instead of window cleaner, mix 1 cup vinegar in 1-quart warm water. Keep your windows and the environment clean! Learn about more cleaning solutions here.
Don’t use window cleaner on your boat! Mix 1-cup vinegar in 1-quart warm water for the same cleaning power with none of the toxic chemicals.