The National Weather Service has partnered with the National Safe Boating Council to help promote safe boating practices. Each day during Safe Boating Week several NWS offices will disseminate a Public Information Statement and broadcast public service announcements on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards.

2009 Safe Boating Week : May 16-22
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Boating Under the Influence	Carbon Monoxide Poisoning	Life Jackets	Navigating Dense Fog	Navigation Rules	Vessel Safety Checks	Lightning Safety
Click on one of the days above to view the safety message that will air on NOAA Weather Radio during Safe Boating Week. In addition, you can download audio clips of the PSAs through these links.

Visit the Safe Boating Campaign website to learn all about boating safety and receive resources for your own boating safety efforts including PSAs, press releases, and other materials.

The United States Coast Guard's boating statistics show on average that 80% of all reported fatalities occur on boats where the operator has not received safety training. Learn about boating accident statistics.

There are a variety of life jackets and they are designed for different uses. Many drownings could have been prevented if life jackets were used. Learn more about life jackets and how to properly use them by visiting the Life Jacket Resource website. When out on the water - WEAR A LIFE JACKET!

Did you ever want to know what a Gale Warning or Small Craft Advisory means? Take some time to learn about various meteorological terminology at the online NWS Weather Glossary.

The National Weather Service issues over 730,000 forecasts each year, incuding thousands of marine and surf zone forecasts. Click on the maps to get a forecast for anywhere in the United States. Boaters can also get Marine Forecasts for the adjacent oceans and Great Lakes. Pacific Region Alaska Region West Coast Great Lakes Portal East Coast Marine Weather Portal for the SE U.S. & Gulf of Mexico

Learn how to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations you should know. Visit the United States Coast Guard Boating Safety website.

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