Gig Harbor Police Urge Boaters To "Go With The Flow"

GIG HARBOR, WA — Washington has entered the first phase of Gov. Inslee's reopening plan, which means boat launches are open and boating season is back on.

But boating season means boating accidents, and so Gig Harbor Police want to remind everyone of a few important safety tips to avoid any unnecessary accidents.

Thursday police posted a video teaching boaters how to "Go With The Flow":

Police are asking boaters to follow four simple safety tips:

• Stay 25 yards away from the marinas on the harbors coast to allow to dock safely.
• Avoid lingering in the harbor's entrance, as it the entrance is already narrow and loiterers can prevent larger boats from being able to fit through.
• When touring the harbor, take a counter-clockwise path. That way your boat will follow the currents instead of battling them.
• Finally, wear a life jacket. It's the simplest way to help protect yourself from a deadly accident.

Police also say anyone who is interested should consider taking a boating education course to learn more about the ins and outs of boating around Gig Harbor.