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- Do you know what's cool?

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- What's that?

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- You can find all boating information on your cell phone

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by downloading one app.

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You can find the app on an Android or iPhone.

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Once you have it downloaded,

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go to the home screen and you can begin

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planning out your boating trip.

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Let's begin with you receiving a free vessel safety check.

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Type in your information and the local auxiliary

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will get back to you on a nearest location

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for you to receive your free vessel safety check.

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Once you've received your vessel check,

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you should learn the required safety equipment

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and what is recommended based on your vessel size.

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Now let's go over the safety regulations.

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It is important to understand the rules of the road,

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just like driving, before you head out on the water.

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Make sure you always file a float plan before heading out.

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This tool is great because it stores

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your previous float plans

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and you can send it to your family and friends.

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What's great about this app is you're able to inform

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the Coast Guard of any hazard, pollution,

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or suspicious activity on the water.

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Boating safety is important.

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It reduces loss of life, injuries, and property damage

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that occur on the waterways by improving the knowledge,

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^skills and abilities of recreational boaters.