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7 tips to stay safe on Colorado waters during National Safe Boating Week

2022-05-24

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By Steven Bonifazi / NewsBreak Denver

(DENVER, Colo.) Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges Coloradans to boat responsibly this summer as boat ramps across the state open and temperatures warm up.

National Safe Boating Week runs May 21 through Friday and water-based recreation remains a popular pastime in Colorado. However, four people have drowned in Colorado waters so far this year, with 22 drownings in 2021, according to CPW.

Boating safety tips:

Wear a life jacket
Attend a Boating Safety Class
Carry all required safety gear
Have a safety inspection of your vessel(s) conducted
Look over navigation techniques
Pay attention to weather and water conditions
Boat sober

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