Submitted by US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Marco Island
As part of a nationwide effort to educate recreational boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will join the annual Labor DayOperation Dry Watercampaign. The mission ofOperation Dry Wateris to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water.
Operation Dry Waterover Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 2, marks a national effort dedicated to intensified recreational boater outreach, education, and coordinated enforcement against boating under the influence. Alcohol use continues to be a leading contributing factor in recreational boating deaths and boating accidents (https://www.uscgboating.org/library/accident-statistics/Recreational-Boating-Statistics-2023-Ch1.pdf).
Launched in 2009 by NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) in partnership with the United States Coast Guard, Operation Dry Water has been a highly successful campaign, drawing public attention to the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol and drugs. Typically,Operation Dry Watertakes place over July 4th weekend. This year, due to the successful results over the 4th of July, Operation Dry Water will be extended to Labor Day weekend as well.
“As individuals and families venture to our nation’s waterways for recreation, safety remains paramount. Our focus is to educate boaters on the risks of impaired operation while reinforcing essential safety practices, such as wearing life jackets and enrolling in boater education courses,” emphasizes Joe Riccio, US Coast Guard Flotilla Commander, Marco Island. “The Auxiliary is committed to ensuring all boaters have a safe and enjoyable experience on the water, highlighting the importance of remaining sober and alert while underway.”
DuringOperation Dry Waterweekend, boating safety advocates, volunteers, and law enforcement personnel will collaborate to educate boaters on safe boating practices at marinas and our waterways. Participating law enforcement agencies will also work to identify and remove dangerous and impaired operators. In 2023, law enforcement officers across the nation removed 717 impaired operators from our nation’s waterways duringOperation Dry Waterweekend.
Boaters can learn more about safe boating practices and navigating our local waters by enrolling in our US Coast Guard Auxiliary Fall 2024 Public Education course schedule: https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-09-05.
For further information about other US Coast Guard Auxiliary programs, including complimentary Vessel Safety Examinations, and how to join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, (239) 394-5911 or www.USCGAuxMarco.org
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