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Better Boating: Law Enforcement Safety Stops and Equipment on the Lake

Tyler Ryan learns what the required safety equipment needed for boating
Tyler Ryan,

Lake Murray, SC (WOLO) – Tyler Ryan, a USCG master Boat Captain himself, got the skinny from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources about required safety equipment and important tips to become a safer boater.  You can get more info HERE. If you are interested in a Hands-on boat training program, click HERE. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: boating…

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SAVING LIVES ON THE WATER: Gov. McMaster signs SC Boating Safety and Education Bill into law

Alex Tejada,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — If there’s one thing South Carolinians can agree on, it’s that we like being out on the water. Recreational boating has a $6.5 billion economic impact each year in the Palmetto State, but last year saw 170 boating accidents according to DNR statistics. “South Carolina now has more than 361 thousand registered boats. This represents a…

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Watch: Boating Safety 101 with RCSD

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Headed out to the Lake this weekend, Richland County Deputies have some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on the water. Have the right amount of life vests on vessels, also make sure boats have the necessary whistles, make sure the horns work. Richland County Marine Patrol officials says it’s required boaters have enough…