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National Boat Safety Week: Tips from the USCG
If you're new to boating – or even if you’re not – it’s easy to make simple mistakes that may have serious consequences on the water. Almost always boating errors are caused by being in a hurry, not paying attention, or both. Here are five of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.