Most boating fatalities in Alaska are hypothermia induced drowning, resulting from a capsize or a fall overboard. Very few of these victims were wearing life jackets at the time of their death. The Office of Boating Safety recommends all Alaskan boaters select the proper style and size life jacket for their type of boating, test it before use, and then always wear it when on deck or in an open boat. We hope you enjoy our web page. Descriptions of some of our program activities, available courses, and interesting links are to your left.
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The Be Cool poster provides basic cold water survival tips. The LIFE poster provides tips on basic safe boating techniques and equipment. Both of these great posters are available free of charge to anyone with an educational purpose in mind. We have a limited supply and want to reach as many people as possible with them. Please contact Jeff Johnson or Georgia Rand at the Office of Boating Safety if you'd like to help get these posters placed in areas where they'll do the most good.