Tag Archives: boating safety
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With spring here and summer on the way, Florida residents will be flocking to the waterways in greater numbers. As more traffic fills up the water with boaters and other outdoor rec enthusiasts, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FCW) is encouraging would-be boaters to participate in boater education courses before the season begins… Read More »
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A recent report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission indicates 2020 was the deadliest year for boaters in Florida in at least a decade. The report, released Friday, May 7, revealed there were 836 boating accidents in the state in 2020, the most since 2011 and a 16 percent increase over 2019. There… Read More »
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Senator Joe Gruters, a Republican from Sarasota, recently introduced new legislation geared toward boosting boating safety in Florida. SB 1562 is dubbed “Ethan’s Law” in honor of Ethan Isaacs, a 10-year-old who was killed in a boating accident last November. Ethan was killed in a youth sailing event when the operator of the boat fell… Read More »