May 20-26 is Safe Boating week.(BoatU.S.reports)

From: BOAT/U.S. Magazine | Date: May 1, 2006 | Copyright information

As summer boating gets into full swing later this month, the National Safe Boating Campaign slogan "Wear It" is an apt reminder that life jackets are part of a boater's regular "uniform." Much like a helmet to a biker or knee pads to a skate boarder, life jackets are an essential part of your boating gear and should be worn while out on the water, especially by children, says The National Safe Boating Council, organizer of the campaign. Of the 676 ...

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