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Prevent Boating Accidents with these 8 Tips

#AskSandraZisckind Whether using canoes, sailboats, kayaks or powered boats, people throughout Ontario and other parts of Canada have taken to the waters to make boating a popular recreational activity. A study released by the Canadian Red Crossattributes 40 percent of drowning deaths to be related to boating activities. One of the recommendations in the Red Cross report is for the use of personal floatation devices by everyone when on the water. Here are 10 tips boaters should use to prevent boating accidents. Tip 1: Wear a personal floatation device Of the 40 percent of drowning deaths attributed to boating, 87 percent of ... Read more