Take the Pledge To Get On Board For Boating Safety This piece was contributed by the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC). Organized in 1958, their mission is to reduce accidents and enhance the boating experience. The NSBC is the foremost coalition for the advancement and promotion of safer boating through education. To learn more about the National Safe Boating Council, visit their web site at SafeBoatingCouncil.org. PLEDGE CARD: GET ON BOARD FOR BOATING SAFETY I,      pledge to boat safely each and every time I go out on the water, keeping myself, my family, my friends and fellow boaters from harm's way.  I will always boat responsibly by (please check each box): Wearing my life jacket and ensuring that everyone on board wears their life jacket (when in a small boat, or operating in rough water or threatening weather conditions) Remaining sober and alert - remembering that the use of alcohol contributes to accidents on the water Staying in control of my craft and respecting the right of others enjoying the waterways Knowing and obeying navigation rules, operating at a safe speed and maintaining a proper lookout ____________________________________ _____________________________ (signature) (date) If you wish to have your own copy of this pledge with your signature, print this form before submitting. Got a question about boating safety? Post your question in one of our Boating Forums! Got a boating safety tip to share with others? Share it in one of our Boating Forums or submit an article about it and have it published right here on BOATOhio.com! Back to the top... Back to the Boating Safety Index...