Water Safety Start Date: May 1, 2015 End Date: August 31, 2015 Contact: Nicole Goodman, PH (512) 389-4789 WATER SAFETY The start of summer means it's time to hit the water! Keep your day on the water fun and safe by always following these steps. Wear a life jacket. 70% of people who died in a boating accident would be alive today if they had worn a life jacket. Learn how to swim before your visit. And take a Boater Education course, available online or in person. It's required for all boaters born on or after September 1, 1993. For more safety tips, visit tpwd.texas.gov/boatsafe.