Preventing Boating Accidents

Throughout the year many people in Florida enjoy relaxing and cooling off by spending a day on their boats. Boaters can have a good time and an opportunity to spend time with their loved ones in the waters of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico or even the Caribbean Sea. Regrettably, boats can be extremely dangerous, sometimes leading to serious injuries, drowning or even death. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, in 2017, there were 723 recreational boating accidents in Florida, resulting in 66 deaths. Duties of Boaters in Florida  The “Rules of the Nautical Road” were created to assist boaters as...