By Steven Bonifazi / NewsBreak Denver
(DENVER, Colo.) Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges Coloradans to boat responsibly this summer as boat ramps across the state open and temperatures warm up.
National Safe Boating Week runs May 21 through Friday and water-based recreation remains a popular pastime in Colorado. However, four people have drowned in Colorado waters so far this year, with 22 drownings in 2021, according to CPW.
- Wear a life jacket
- Attend a Boating Safety Class
- Carry all required safety gear
- Have a safety inspection of your vessel(s) conducted
- Look over navigation techniques
- Pay attention to weather and water conditions
- Boat sober