U.S. Coast Guard Statistics Reveal Highest Fatality Risk in Colder Months

U.S. Newswire, January, 2004

"You're in Command" urges boaters to wear a life jacket at all times while boating, take a boating safety course, get an annual Vessel Safety Check (VSC), and avoid boating under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications. Recently, a number of leading organizations have agreed to support key elements of the "You're in Command" initiative.

State Farm Insurance, a leading insurer of recreational boats in the U.S. with more than a million registered boats insured, has agreed to help support the Vessel Safety Check program by funding the decals distributed to boaters who pass a free bow-to- stern check of their boat. Vessel Safety Checks are delivered free by qualified members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons(r), two of the...

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