Marine Board Urges Labor Day Boaters to Prioritize Safety

Marine Board urges Labor Day boaters to prioritize safety

The Oregon State Marine Board is urging boaters to prioritize safety this Labor Day weekend as families head out on the water.

Experts share vital safety tips for Labor Day boaters

With Labor Day weekend on the horizon, the waterways are expected to be crowded with boaters. Experts caution that an increase in boat traffic, end-of-season complacency, changing weather patterns and equipment strained by months of use, can wreak havoc on boaters. The weekend also kicks off the most crucial stretch of the Atlantic hurricane season, marking an important time for boat owners to prepare their vessels for possible storm damage such…