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Did you realize that many people drown each year because they were involved in a boating accident? These people never expected to have a life or death situation happen while boating. If these people would have simply been wearing a life jacket, nearly all would have survived their ordeal. Read on to learn more about modern life jackets and how easy it is to be prepared for the worst should it ever happen to you. Are you planning to rent any type of boat in Florida? Maybe you operate a boat rental business. Either way, read this to learn some important information about rental boat requirements and how you can make sure that your journey on a rental boat is safe and enjoyable. |
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If you need to find a summary of Florida's
boating laws, this is what you are looking for. Boating Safety Education Cards
Did you know that anyone
21 years old and younger must have a Boating Safety Education ID Card to
legally operate a boat in Florida? Read this to find out more about what
the law requires and how to get your card. Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Hey, we're not just talking about someone who
cannot stand up and walk straight! A person becomes legally impaired way
before they get to the point that most people would consider them to be
"drunk." Read this to learn more about Florida's tough BUI laws and what
the FWC is doing to stop impaired boaters from hurting themselves or
anyone else. Recreational Boating Accidents Carelessness and inattention are the leading
causes of boating accidents in Florida. Pay close attention to your
surroundings while on the water, and you will be on your way to a safe
and enjoyable outing. Follow this link to Florida boating accident
information for the last several years.
Do you know the legal requirements for personal
watercraft (Jet Skis, Sea Doos, Wave Runners)? Read on to find out more
about personal watercraft laws and safety precautions. Did you get a boating citation? If so, you may be required to take a boating safety course. Read this to learn more about Florida's Mandatory Education for Violators Law and how it may apply to you.
Florida Boating Safety Education Program Summary Brief overview of Florida's boating safety education efforts, including a short look at the past, the present, and the future of the program. |
 Recreational Boating Fatalities
Report fish and wildlife violations or Boating Under the Influence.
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