FLX MORNING PODCAST – Ira Goldman, fall boating safety

In this episode:

• Life jackets must be worn beginning November 1 on all boats less than 21 feet long. It’s a good idea to wear them all the time.
• Watch for lower water levels when using your boat in the fall and when getting your boat on and off the trailer.
• As air and water temperatures drop, the risk of hypothermia increases, do dress appropriately.
• If you have an emergency in the fall, there are fewer boats on the water. You can call 9-1-1 on most water bodies. On Lake Ontario, you should have a VHF radio to talk to the Coast Guard.
• Beginning in 2025, all operators must have a NASBLA approved Safe Boating Certificate. America’s Boating Club and other organizations offer courses. Find out more:
• ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠https://www.flbm.org/boating-safety⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠https://parks.ny.gov/boating/education.aspx⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠https://cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder/⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠https://americasboatingclub.org/⁠