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Boating Safety Its For Everyone
By James Doc Lewis

Boating, when a few simple rules are followed, is one of the safest family activities there is. U.S. statistics show boating is twice as safe as biking, five times as safe as driving a car, and 24 times as safe as scuba diving. By practicing safe boating, you will provide a wonderful pastime for yourselves and give your children a love of the water that will last them a lifetime.

So What Goes Wrong?

Having made such a sweeping endorsement of the relative safety of boating, how do we explain the glaring headlines which we find in the press on an all to regular basis?

Fortunately, for you and me, there are numerous public agencies which spend a lot of time and money doing the...
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In the News

Erie boating season ready to set sail
Local boat marinas are busy launching one boat after another in the rush before Memorial Day. as most boaters want to start their boating season by that weekend. GoErie.com caught up with local boat owner Paul DiFuccia at Bay Harbor Marina in Erie on May 11 as he prepared his boat for the season. Read More ...

Boating industry appears to be rebounding, finally
Retail sales increase for first time in five years Read More ...

National Marine Manufacturers Association Annual Statistical Report Shows Improving U.S. Recreational Boating Industry
Aluminum fishing and pontoon boat purchases help first new boat sales gain since 2006;boating participation highest in nearly 15 years: In 2011, U.S. retail sales for recreational boats, accessories and marine services increased six percent to $32.3 billion, new power and sail boat retail sales increased 0.8 percent to 214,405, and boating participation increased ten percent to 83 million. The ... Read More ...

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