Boating Safety Tips that could save your life.-
Thanks to the OSMB, Washington Boating Safety Officers Association, BoatUS and
many other sources.
Legal Requirements of Boating in Oregon -
Alcohol and Water
Safety -
Anchoring Safely in
Swift Water -
Anchoring Safely in the Columbia River -
Boat Safe - Boat Sober -
Carbon Monoxide - Silent Killer
Columbia and Willamette River Guide -
Drowning
Prevention -
How to Lock Thru on the
Columbia -
Hypothermia and Cold
Water Survival -
Keeping Your Boat in Top Shape -
Life Jackets -
Marine Fire
Extinguishers -
Personal Watercraft Rules -
Required Equipment -
Statewide and Local Regulations -
Trailering Your Boat -
Trash Overboard -
Prevent Propeller Strikes -
Watching Your
Wake -
Weather -
Paddlesports Study Guide -
Boating Safety Guide
- A must see! Comprehensive page on basic boating safety from Boating America.
BoatSafe- Safety tips, charts, ATONS,
well organized.
BoatSafe Kids -
BoatSafe's kid site. Lots of questions and answers, quizzes and info for kids.
Boat Washington - The
Washington Boating Safety Officers Association website - a great general boating
safety resource.
On-line Boating Safety Course -
On-line course from BoatUS to evaluate your knowledge of boating safety. Approved by
the National Association of Boating Law Administrators and the US Coast Guard and
the National Safe Boating Council. Many insurance companies will reduce premiums for
certified safe boating courses.
Oregon State Marine Board
- Oregon's boating authority. Safety requirements and information.
National Safe Boating Council
- National Safe Boating Week promotion, links.
Safe Boating Resource Center - Sea Tow Foundation
- Boating safety, links, courses, weather, tests, charts, boat buyers referrals, ATONS,
videos, more.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Home Page
- The Auxiliary provides an outstanding service from patrolling, to safety to boating
courses. You can join and learn from the best.
US Power Squadrons - A non profit
organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable. Courses, tests,
education programs.
