Water Safety Start Date: June 1, 2019 End Date: September 2, 2019 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 the TPW website and search boating safety.