Boat landings can be a dangerous place if you don’t know what you are doing and not paying attention. I usually like to put my 17 foot outboard in at Remley’s Point in Mt. Pleasant, SC. There are three ramps so a space usually becomes available soon even if it’s a busy weekend. I’ve never personally had any issues there, except for this summer: on two different occasions, my boat was hit by another boat right at the boat landing.

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5 tips for how to stay safe on the water: 
 

 

1. Life Jackets: Life jackets save lives! Chances of survival, when going over board, dramatically improve when wearing a floatation device. Children under the age of 12 should wear a life jacket at all times while boating. Before boating, make sure all life jackets are in good shape, fit properly, and are stowed in an easily accessible location.

2. Stay sober: Operating a boat while intoxicated is extremely dangerous. Operating a vessel under the influence not only puts the passengers in harms way, but also everyone else on the water.

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SCHODACK LANDING - David Weidman is broken-hearted about his boat, which he called his ‘pride and joy.’

He said he’s mad at himself for driving it too fast – 100 miles an hour.

Weidman says he was racing another speed boat on the Hudson River north of the Castleton Bridge, when he got into trouble.
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