| Florida is the perfect for getting out on
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| | on the high sea and coastal waters only
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| the water with family and friends, but a
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| | Sound Producing Device: Every vessel less
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| boating accident could not only ruin the
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| | than 12 meters (39.4 ft) in length must
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| day, it could cost lives. The Florida Fish
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| | carry an efficient sound producing device
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| and Wildlife Commission (FWC) are
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| | For a safe boating course, check with the
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| encouraging all to be safe year round and
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| | U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power
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| here are a few reminders. - Drinking and
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| | Squadron. The Florida Marine Industry In
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| boating don't mix, and now you can be
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| | Florida, boating and the marine industry
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| arrested for Boating Under the Influence
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| | are a large part of the economy. Not only
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| (BUI) - Don't overload your boat with too
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| | are boats used by recreational boaters,
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| many people and equipment, most boats are
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| | large watercraft are also used by
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| labeled with the maximum weight capacity -
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| | commercial fishermen, tour operators and
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| Get a weather forecast, and remember that
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| | transportation industries like shipping
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| afternoon thunderstorms are a daily
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| | and cruise lines. Watercraft are also used
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| occurrence in Florida - Learn about
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| | by law enforcement, search/rescue and
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| navigational markers, get a chart and GPS
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| | homeland security. The marine industry
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| - Propeller Safety, Educate children and
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| | also provides many jobs in Florida. In
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| adults alike to be careful of propellers
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| | fact many cities in Florida are famous for
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| and always turn off the engine when
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| | their yacht building. Stuart, north of the
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| retrieving a skier or tube riders - Always
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| | Palm Beaches is known for sport fishing
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| wear a Personal Flotation Device, Type III
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| | yachts. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are also
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| PFDs are comfortable enough to wear
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| | known for Mega Yachts and their annual
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| whenever you're on the water - Give your
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| | boat shows. Current international economic
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| boat a pre-trip inspection, salty air
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| | conditions and high energy prices have
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| corrodes wiring and there is nothing worse
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| | effected the Florida marine industry.
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| than staring at a huge thunderstorm and
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| | Recreational boating has been hardest hit,
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| your boat won't start. Also check your
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| | with layoffs at many builders of fishing
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| navigational lighting, the FWC will now
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| | boats as well as specialty boats for
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| ticket you for non-working lights, even
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| | skiing and wakeboarding. Other boats such
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| during the daytime. - Take a Boating
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| | as family runabouts, pontoon boats and
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| Course, even if you're an experienced
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| | other small boats have been impacted. The
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| boater, we're never to old to learn
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| | strongest sales have actually been larger
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| something new Required Safety Equipment
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| | yachts and sport fishermen. The Florida
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| (Check Regulations for Your Particular
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| | marine industry is very active in
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| Vessel) Personal Flotation Devices: One
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| | promoting safe boating to the public. Many
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| approved Type I, II, or III for each
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| | are involved in safe boating programs,
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| person on board or being towed on
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| | education and training.
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| waterskis etc., in addition, one throwable
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| | Providing overviews for consumers and
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| Type IV device Fire Extinguisher: Must be
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| | industry executives, Florida Business News
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| USCG approved, Must be serviceable
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| | is an excellent source of information.
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| condition Visual Distress Signal: Required
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