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Nation celebrates Safe Boating Week

May 11, 2008

Boating in Pennsylvania can be lots of fun, but learning how to safely boat is a serious matter, according to Fish and Boat Commission officials and others who are knowledgeable in the recreational activity.

Too many accidents

In 2007, 65 accidents were reported on state waters and 10 of those resulted in 11 fatalities, according to Dan Martin, director of boating and access for the state Fish and Boat Commission.

“Last year was a fairly typical year in terms of numbers,” he said.

“From 1998 to 2007, we had a total of 125 fatalities, for an average of 12.5 per year,” Martin added. “Of those accidents, 64 involved unpowered boats (and) 61, powered boats.”

Of the unpowered boating accidents, 35 involved canoes; 10, rowboats; 12, kayaks; three, sailboats; and one, a paddleboat.

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Official’s best advice: Wear a life jacket

May 11, 2008

“Most people think a boating accident is between high-speed motorboats, but usually they involve capsizing or falling out of a boat into cold water,” said Dan Martin, director of boating and access for the state Fish and Boat Commission.

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Drinking and boating poses a problem

May 11, 2008

Drinking and driving is illegal, regardless whether the vehicle being driven is on a road or in the water.

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Hobie Mirage makes kayaking fun for all

May 11, 2008

FLORIDA — After viewing the Hobie Mirage line of kayaks at boat shows in Annapolis and Baltimore, my husband, Lance, and I decided we were interested in buying a couple. But, at about $1,600 each, we wanted to “test drive” the boat first.

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Kayak Demo Day at Little Pine State Park

May 11, 2008

WATERVILLE — As part of the Get Outdoors Pennsylvania initiative, a kayak demo will be held at 1 to 5 p.m. May 17 at Little Pine State Park.

Participants will meet at the boat launch.

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OUTDOOR BRIEFS

May 11, 2008

Open house planned at lakes



TIOGA — An open house will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Ives Run Visitor Information Center at Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque lakes.



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