Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are urging safety as boating season gets into full swing with the beautiful weather ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
According to a news release, it is National Safe Boating Week and Kentuckians are being reminded to follow some simple tips to help minimize boating accidents and injures—the hope would be to have no injuries at all.
The tips are easy enough, starting with wearing a life jacket. Kentucky law requires each occupant of a boat to have ready access to a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that properly fits each person. Children younger than 12 must at all times wear a lifejacket that fits.
Along with that is boating sober, as alcohol remains the leading cause of injuries and accidents on Kentucky waterways. Consider taking a Safe Boating Course, make sure your family and friends know about your boating plans before you head out, and make sure you stay weather aware, as sudden storms can cause real danger to area boaters.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife game wardens will be patrolling the state’s waterways over Memorial Day weekend to check boaters for legal and safety considerations, including life jackets, boat registration, watercraft safety and possible impairment.