Safe Boating Clinic to be Held at Sacramento West Marine Store

SACRAMENTO – Boaters are invited to attend a boating safety clinic in Sacramento Aug. 25 hosted by the Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW). The clinic will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the West Marine store located on 9500 Micron Ave.

 DBW, in partnership with West Marine, will host the clinic to encourage safe yet enjoyable boating experiences.

During holiday weekends, boating accidents occur every 30 minutes.  To encourage safe boating DBW will give away two life jackets every half during the clinic.  Hourly safety seminars taught by Pro Angler Charley Almassey and local radio station are also planned.

DBW enhances public access to the waterways and promotes on-the-water safety through programs funded by vessel registration fees, boating fuel tax dollars and boating facility construction loan payments.

“If it’s your boat, it’s your responsibility.”

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