Community Corner
Boating Safety & Labor Day Weekend
It may be less crowded, but stay alert! obey the rules! appreciate the quiet beauty our NJ waterways
The end of summer brings along Labor Day weekend, and for most seasonal boaters, the first indicator is that the boating season is officially winding down.
On the bright side, waterways are less crowded – but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to follow the rules, - stay true to your boat safety training! Take Precautions as usual!
Heads Up Before You Head Out - Find out in advance how crowded the local waterways get, and at what times. Ask the marina staff, for example, and try to plan accordingly. For example, if afternoons are prime time, consider a late-morning cruise, returning to the dock as the others are just heading out.
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Also, if you’re new to an area, check the charts for channels, sandbars, submerged objects, etc. before leaving. You don’t want to accidentally run aground while dodging other boaters.
Take It Slow and Steady- The excitement of being on the water paired with unskilled operators can cause issues during the busiest boating weekends. Speeding distracted driving, and even collisions unfortunately can result. So, keep a watchful eye on your fellow boaters while you follow proper boating etiquette.
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Be Extra Cautious When Boating at Night - There’s nothing quite like anchoring out to watch sun the set or fireworks, on your boat. Since visibility is reduced at night, be extra alert to avoid entangling another boat’s chain. Have someone onboard help you with the lookout duties, too, to make sure no one comes up from behind or at an angle whether you’re anchored or underway.
Double Check Your Safety Gear Before You GO! - Make sure you and all of your guests know exactly where the life jackets, safety rings, and other devices are before you depart the dock. Equally important, make sure they’re accessible at a moment’s notice. Better to have them handy if needed than to lose precious time trying to find them, particularly in the midst of a crowded waterway.
Always Designate a SOBER Captain - Operating a boat while intoxicated is illegal. Since the busiest boating is during weekends often sees an increase in incidents, you can steer clear, literally and figuratively, of the issues. Toast a great day on the water with your friends and family when you’re back at the dock instead.
Be sure to enjoy this time of year, slow down, put the phones down, and appreciate the quiet beauty our NJ waterways offer. Soon you’ll be seeing those fall colors, then the holiday rush will be upon you. So for now…as Jimmy Buffet says “ breath in, breath out, move on”
Whether you joined a Redneck Yacht Club (Craig Morgan) or You have bought Yourself a Boat (MJ Lenderan) like a Pontoon (Little Big Town) to sail towards the Southern Cross (CSN&Y), enjoy yourself!
And if you get some Boat Drinks (Jimmy Buffett) or drink some Tequila on a boat (Dustin Lynch), be sure not to get too Drunk on a Boat (Jake Owen) - Especially if you are the Captain,
Finally, be sure not to Rock the Boat (the Hues corp) Otherwise you’ll have to Row Row Row your boat if you don’t want to end up like The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
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