Have Fun. Be Safe.
Learn more about basic boating safety and the preparation you can do before heading out on the water.
Wear a Life Jacket: A Mother's Plea - Watch NOW Joey Dubics drowned while paddleboarding in 2018. Now, his mom, Kristene, is pleading for everyone to wear a life jacket when they head out on a watercraft.
Blue Lights on the Water -
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Our Waterways Conservation Officers and Trainees team up to show you what you to expect when an officer approaches your boat to conduct a "boarding."
Safety on the Water: A Family Tradition - Watch NOW Captain Jaime Hughes shares her rescue story and reminds us how even the most basic safety measures can be the difference between life and death.
Group Paddling Etiquette and Safety -
Watch NOW Join Todd Roy, from the Conestoga River Club, as he teaches proper etiquette and safety tips for paddling in groups.
Learn about the gear, equipment and safety protocols you can prepare before your paddle even hits the water.
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Mark your calendars for next year! National Safe Boating Week is May 20-26, 2023.