BOATER SAFETY: When it comes time on the water, always 
remember: Safety first ... we explain on Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas

Boating safety is Laurie Connally's business.

11 -- My primary goal and purpose is to educate and train 
volunteer boater education instructors who can then go out and 
offer classes and spread the word about boating safety to other 
individuals.

Connally is the Parks and Wildlife boater education 
specialist for Central Texas. Because boating is generally 
a carefree recreational activity she says people will forget 
to exercise caution. 

12 -- I think a lot of people just don't understand the 
responsibilities involved. A lot of the boats have a lot of power, 
and even if you're using something like a paddle boat, there are 
other boaters out there who may or may not be aware of the laws 
and rules and regulations.

To learn your responsibility when on the water, Connally 
says nothing beats taking a boater safety class. And she 
recommends making it a family affair.
 
11 -- Mom, dad, children -- they're going home and talking about 
it. They get to take great materials home with them. And they can 
compare their stories, and I think it would be a really good 
opportunity for them to learn together.

When you know the rules and etiquette for spending time 
on the water, you and everyone around you -- even if 
they're clueless -- will be safer for it.

Six things you should know when you're on the water -- 
that's tomorrow.

Remember: Nobody's Waterproof...For Texas Parks and 
Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti




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