Boating
Season is BACK in San Diego!
Every summer, we receive calls
from customers after a fun weekend on the water takes a turn for the worse.
Often, these accidents could have been prevented with just a few simple
precautions. As we transition from our may grey to our famous San Diego summer weather, below are a few saftey tips – courtesy of our partners at Safeco.
Don’t let an
accident wreck your fun!
Life Preservers Aren’t Just for Kids. In the event of an accident it simply is not
enough to just have life jackets on board — they must be worn! This rule
applies to adults, not just children: More people in their 30s die in boating
accidents than any other age group. Life vests have come a long way in style
and today, vests are even available for your water-loving pets!
Alcohol and Boating Don't Mix. More than 50
percent of drowning’s result from boating incidents involving alcohol. You should
never drink and drive, so don’t boat and drive.
Boats Need TLC Too. When you're out on the
water, make sure your gas tanks are vented and bilges are free of vapors, oil,
waste and grease. Carry a charged fire extinguisher. Have your boat's operating
systems checked yearly by a certified marine technician. The Coast Guard Auxiliary
and United States Power Squadrons also offer free vessel safety checks.
Experience Counts! The U.S. Coast Guard says
that operator errors account for 70 percent of all boating accidents. Make sure
anyone who drives your boat is properly trained. Boat insurance discounts are
also available from Safeco and our other insurance partners for completing a
safety course with the Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons.
Watercraft Insurance. Most home insurance policies have limited coverage for boats. If you own a boat,
watercraft insurance is your best bet: These policies cover theft, damage, and
injuries or accidents while you’re on the water, as well as some of your
expensive watersports gear.
Coast Guard: www.uscgboating.org
Coast Guard Auxiliary: nws.cgaux.org/
Safeco tips:
www.safeco.com/insurance-101/consumer-tips/your-boat
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