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Take advantage of our many recreational boating safety resources below. If you are interested in paddlecraft safety on the water, visit our Information for Paddlers page.

READY YOUR BOAT:
GET A VESSEL SAFETY CHECK
FIND AN EXAMINER
BE PREPARED:
TAKE A BOATING SAFETY CLASS
SEARCH FOR A CLASS
DON'T WAIT:
MAKE A FLOAT PLAN
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
NEW LAW:
ENGINE CUT-OFF SWITCHES
DRINKING & BOATING IS JUST AS DEADLY
Federal Boating Requirements
Aids to Navigation Brochure
Oil Discharge Placards
State Boating Laws
Pre‑Departure Checklist
Equipment Checklist
Vessel Systems Checklist
CG‑3865: Accident Report
VISIT COAST GUARD BOATING SAFETY
VISIT THE BOATUS FOUNDATION WEBSITE
ANIMATED KNOT VIDEOS
Carbon Monoxide Brochure
Carbon Monoxide Decal
Carbon Monoxide Detector Decal
Carbon Monoxide Transom Decal
Carbon Monoxide Poster
Propeller Dangers Brochure
Propeller Strikes Infographic
Choose the Right
Life Jacket
Inflatable Life Jackets
How to Use Your VHF Radio
DSC and Rescue 21
Cold Water Kills
Water Safety for Duck Hunters
BOAT ON COURSE VIDEO LESSONS
WATER SPORTS FOUNDATION VIDEOS
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