The Boating Safety Code - 5 Simple rules

We need to be aware of the five simple rules of the boating safety code.

1. LIFEJACKETS.. TAKE THEM -- WEAR THEM Make sure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket

2. SKIPPER RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities as a skipper

3. COMMUNICATIONS Make sure you have the means to communicate if you get into trouble

4. MARINE WEATHER Always check the marine weather forecast before you go out

5. AVOID ALCOHOL Alcohol and safe boating do not mix you need to be alert and aware

[anthonywalls]

Anyone else here from Road Rules?? Shout out to Mrs Pruett 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[TroyDandoFishing]

Nowcast channels need to be updated on this video

[boatsafetyinnz]

Thanks for your comments Phill, Yes we see many boaties not wearing lifejackets, the message will get through eventually. I assume you live Kawakawa being the Bay of islands ??

[livelifeTBAS]

Im not a fan of boats nor have i ever been on one that i can remember other than a lake boat everyone advertise driving and partying on boats are yachts safer ?

[chrisseymour]

Your lip-sync is your responsibility, LoL

[BoatingEducationInTheNorth]

Another very useful boating safety video but why are they always fronted by men?

[skipwadoo]

Lifejackets should be worn, but in the U.S. you don't necessarily have to. In my state if you are under 16 yrs. you have to wear a jacket, if your older you don't have to, I guess your considered superhuman. lol