Enjoy Your Time on the Water with Safe Boating Tips

 Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com

Are you enjoying the warmer weather?  Boating season is right around the corner!  Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind before you head out on your first boating trip of the year.

Boating Safety Tips:

• Check the Weather - ALWAYS check the weather before you had out on the water.  There are many resources that give information on wave heights, tides, and whether or not a storm is coming later in the day.  If you notice darkening clouds, play it safe and bring your boat back into the dock.
• Carry Enough Lifejackets - Life jackets are an important part of your boating experience.  Make sure that you have enough life jackets on board for your whole family and keep in mind that children under a certain age are required to wear a life jacket by law.
• Drive Sober - Alcohol related boating accidents are common, especially as we approach warm weather holidays.  Always avoid operating a motor vehicle when under the influence of alcohol.
• Take a Boating Safety Course - Beginning boaters and experienced boaters can both benefit from taking a boating safety course.  They help provide boating safety rules and make sure that you are educated and prepared for navigating local waterways.

If you are in need of legal expertise this spring, contact our office!  Our attorneys are experienced in law regarding recreational boating accidents.  In the unfortunate event you do experience a boating accident, our attorneys can hlp provide you with legal advice. 

Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm.  Contact our office by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

National Safe Boating Week

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

350 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Garden City, NY 11530

877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com 

It is National Safe Boating Week!  Before boaters head out to the Long Island Sound, the Fire Island Inlet, the ocean, and the bays, we recommend taking necessary safety precautions.  New and experienced boaters alike should know how to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.  Here are a few tips for boaters to keep in mind as they take their boats out for the first time this year.

Boater Safety Tips:

• Life Jackets – Make sure that your vessel has enough life jackets for all of the people who are traveling on the boat.
• Weather – Keep an eye on the weather.  Conditions can change quickly when you are out on the water.
• Designated Driver – You should never operate a boat while under the influence.
• Registration – Your registration sticker should be displayed on your boat.
• Distress Equipment – Keep visual distress equipment, including flares and a VHF radio, aboard.

In addition to following these boating tips, anyone born on or after May 1, 1996 will need to obtain a boating safety certification in order to legally operate a motorboat.  However, it is encouraged that all drivers take this course.

The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in auto accident injury cases and traffic violations. Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.