Are you planning on heading out on the open water this summer? Putting your boat in the water for the first time this year? Don't forget to reach out to Your Friends In The Insurance Business to make sure your coverage is complete. Here are some other tips to keep in mind:
Before you go:
Take a boating safety course
Take swimming lessons
Have your boat checked for seaworthiness for free by the U.S. Coast Guard
Check the weather before you go
Talk to your independent insurance agent to make sure your boat and activities are covered
What to bring:
Cell phone in a water-resistant bag and a two-way radio
Compass
Anchor
Tool kit
First-aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Food and water
When you go:
Dress for the water temperature
Wear a properly fitted life jacket
Boat sober; alcohol is involved in nearly 1 in 5 boating fatalities
Tell someone back on land where you plan to go and how long you intend to be on the water
Have someone on board who knows how to operate the boat and where first aid supplies are
Your Friends In The Insurance Business at Midland's Ieuter Insurance Group can answer your home insurance and home rental insurance coverage questions.
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