Save the dates! The International Boating & Water Safety Summit is going virtual May 5–6, 2026. Join pros, educators, and boaters from everywhere for training, stories, and safety insights, right from your screen. Details: IBWSS.org #IBWSS #SafeBoating #WearIt | National Safe Boating Council

Me, pretending if I don’t move… maybe winter won’t notice me. #wearit #winterize #winteriscoming | National Safe Boating Council

Winds in the east, mist rolling in… Perfect day for a spooky paddle. Even pumpkins know, the scariest thing on the water is forgetting your life jacket! #WearIt #SafeBoating #halloweenvibes @fullthrottlewatersports | National Safe Boating Council

10 Essential Boating Safety Tips

National Safe Boating Week runs May 18-24. Here are some boating Safety Tips from Texas Parks and Wildlife Always Wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) or Life Jacket -Most boating fatality victims were found (recovered) NOT wearing a PFD. -Always carry extra PFDs in both adult and child sizes. -Children younger than 13 years old must wear a PFD while underway. Avoid Alcohol -The probability of being killed in a boating accident doubles when alcohol is involved. -Operating a boat under the infl