Cape News
Take care, be aware: Safe Boating Boating week begins
With the summer months fast approaching and a plethora of opportunities for Southwest Florida residents to hit the water, officials are reminding boaters to take precautions via an annual national campaign. Safe Boating Campaign’s National Safe Boating Week runs from May 18 to 24, and Flotilla 96 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be ever present throughout Lee and Collier Counties to create awareness of best practices. Flotilla 96 Commander Michael DiPierro says it’s all about teaching safe boating techniques, starting with always wearing your life jacket, watching your speed on the water and being aware of your surroundings. “You can expect to see us on the water and on land helping educate boaters practice safe boating,” DiPierro said. “You’ll see us when you’re on the water, you’ll see us when you’re shopping. We’ll be offering vessel exams, ...
