COURSE CORRECTION ; In this season of boat shows, remembering to make boater safety a priority can be a genuine life preserver.

From: Portland Press Herald (Maine) | Date: March 11, 2007| Author: DEIRDRE FLEMING Staff Writer | Copyright information


Portland Press Herald (Maine)

03-11-2007

COURSE CORRECTION ; In this season of boat shows, remembering to make boater safety a priority can be a genuine life preserver.
Byline: DEIRDRE FLEMING Staff Writer
Edition: FINAL
Section: Outdoors
Memo: FIVE REASONS TO TAKE A BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE AN EDUCATED BOATER is always a safer boater. MANY INSURANCE companies give discounts to boaters who have taken a course. IT WILL HELP you determine where you are ...

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