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September 7, 2018 newswires No comments Views: 8

GEICO and BoatUS Remind Boaters Not to Let Safety Float Away During Labor Day Weekend

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By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News -- Since Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest times for being out on the water, boaters need to remember to stay extra alert when it comes to safety practices.

The BoatUS Foundation recommends boaters need to do a lot more than just brush up on boat knowledge, inspect gear and update charts at the beginning of the season and then forget about it.

Boaters should apply these tips throughout the season: Avoid distractions: With increased traffic on the waterways, those at the helm need to maintain a proper lookout. Leave smartphones alone, and know when to tune out conversations on board. Ask another passenger to assist as a lookout. Gear up on safety: Make sure everyone on board knows where to locate safety gear. Show passengers how to properly wear and inflate life jackets, depending on what type is on the boat, and keep the life jackets easily accessible for everyone. Leave alcohol ashore: Alcohol's impairing effects on coordination can put a captain and passengers at risk of falling overboard. Operating a boat while drinking also could lead to a boating under the influence charge, which carries steep fines. Remember the basics: Crowded waterways mean boaters must know their navigation rules. Review how to handle crossing and overtake situations, as well as what to do when meeting another boat head-on. Test electronics: After a summer on the water, boat electronics can start to wear out. Test equipment like running lights before leaving the dock to make sure they will work at sundown.

For more boat safety information, visit BoatUS.org or GEICO More. GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of car insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually.

Using GEICO's online service center, policyholders can purchase policies, make policy changes, report claims and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through GEICO Mobile, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent.

For more information, go to www.geico.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180827005439/en/

Keywords for this news article include: GEICO, Insurance, Electronics, United States, Risk and Prevention.

Our reports deliver fact-based news of research and discoveries from around the world. Copyright 2018, NewsRx LLC

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