Cold Water Boating Safety
This presentation was given at the LMA March 2025 quarterly meeting. It offers tips for boating safely in cold water conditions. Link to PDF
Safety
Ready to get out on the water yet?
Spring is back and as the weather warms, more recreational boaters will return to South Carolina’s waters, be it for cruising with family and friends, a little relaxing fishing or both. And South Carolina just has so many boating spots to pick. With 8,000 miles of rivers, 460,000 acres of lakes and 3,000 miles of […]
Boating License to Operate a Watercraft on South Carolina Waterways
Persons younger than 16 years of age may operate: A boat or PWC powered by less than 15 hp without restrictions. A boat or PWC powered by 15 hp or more only if: They are accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or… […]
Before You Head Out on the Water
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources provides suggestions for all boaters prior to embarking on the water. Before you Leave: Download DNR Float plan (Adobe PDF file), fill it out and make sure you leave the plans with a responsible individual. Check the weather. Let someone know where you are going. Gather all lifesaving […]
Boating Safety
Boating is a great way to have fun with family and friends. However, boating can be dangerous if safety isn’t taken seriously. Every S.C. boat owner and operator should be familiar with “The Handbook of South Carolina Boating Laws and Responsibilities” and every passenger should be briefed on the importance of staying alert and following […]
Tips to Prevent Drowning
Though many imagine people in distress while swimming making noise and splashing around, drowning usually happens fast and silently. Signs of a person actively drowning include: Silence (children who are hyperventilating won’t be screaming for help) A head that is tilted back towards the sky as it searches for air Arms that are moving downward […]
Swimming Safety
Swimming is an integral aspect to lake activity, whether from the shore or dock, to cooling off from an anchored boat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Know Before You Go Water Safety” suggests all persons should remember the following while swimming: Do not dive into the water. Jumping from cliffs or bridges is dangerous due […]