When you look at the statistics, boating is a surprisingly safe activity. In fact, you're a lot safer in your boat than you are in your car. That said, it does take a bit of common sense and some smart decisions to keep your time afloat perfectly safe. Here are three very basic safety tips that will help make sure your boating time stays fun and accident-free.


Whether you're a newbie or a pro, we hope that helped. If you're a trailer boater, another video you'll want to make sure you watch is Safety Tips for Trailering a Boat.

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Having fun on the water is what boating is all about. Keep it fun, by keeping things safe..

Written by: Lenny Rudow
With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to publications including YachtWorld, boats.com, Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and he has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards.