Coast Guard urges public to prioritize boating safety on Memorial Day weekend

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Memorial Day News

Coast Guard,Boating Safety

The Coast Guard and other first responders will be out patrolling the water this Memorial Day weekend and are asking the public to follow the law and be safe while boating.

“I’ve got a great crew with me. These guys are highly trained professionals, I’ve seen them in action,” U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Second Class Thomas Aveni said.News4JAX had the opportunity to watch as the Coast Guard demonstrated a rescue drill.

When it comes to drinking and boating, the blood alcohol limit for a boater over the age of 21 is 0.08, the same as for a person driving a car. Another very important item to have when boating is a life jacket. It should be bright in color to make the person more visible in the water. Plus, the life jacket should fit the person well, and everyone on board should have one.

 

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