You’re in Command: Boat Responsibly!

Nothing beats boating as a way to relax, have fun, enjoy the water, and bring friends and family together. That’s why it’s so tragic when a recreational boating outing — hunting, angling, paddling, or just cruising — ends with an accident.

On average, two boaters are killed every day on America’s waterways — more than 700 per year. Thousands of others are injured. Waterways are second only to highways as the scene of accidental deaths.

Too often these accidents happen when otherwise responsible, conscientious people make the serious mistake of assuming that their experience or equipment is enough to keep them and their passengers safe.

As a boat owner or operator, YOU are responsible for your safety, the safety of your passengers, and other boaters. That’s why the U.S. Coast Guard reminds you, “You’re in Command. Boat Responsibly!”