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| May 22, 2008 |
| The Miami Herald: Reduce rate of boating accidents in Monroe, Miami-Dade counties |
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Overall, Florida has been a leader in keeping waterways safe. There is, however, a serious safety hazard that exists in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Miami. The federal legislation that created the Intracoastal in 1919 established it as a waterway that would provide safe passage for all vessels. This remains true for thousands of miles of the Intracoastal spanning the Eastern Seaboard with the sole exception of a 17-mile stretch that runs through Biscayne National Park.
http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/inbox/story/541989.html
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| May 15, 2008 |
| Boating Accidents Decline in 35 States Over the Last Five Years |
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As National Safe Boating Week kicks off (May 17-23), the Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA) today released an analysis of boating safety data showing that the number of boating accidents has decreased in 35 states from 2002 to 2006. In fact, the decline in boating accidents in 22 states exceeds the five year national decline of 13 percent. Vermont (83 percent decrease) and Hawaii (71 percent decrease) ranked first and second for the most improved boating safety record. Florida and California, the states with the most registered boats, each saw a 24 percent decrease. According to the U.S. Coast Guard data PWIA used in its analysis, accidents involving personal watercraft (PWC) have declined 31 percent over the same five year period. Still, because most boating accidents are preventable, PWIA reminds boaters this National Safe Boating Week of steps they can take to improve boating safety in their states.
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| May 15, 2008 |
| PWC Accidents in Florida Decrease 33 Percent in the Last Five Years |
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As National Safe Boating Week kicks off (May 17-23), the Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA) today applauds Florida boaters for contributing to a 33 percent decrease in the number of personal watercraft (PWC) accidents on the water from 2003 to 2007. Meanwhile, the total number of registered PWC in the state increased approximately 28 percent during that same time period. Still, because most boating accidents are preventable, PWIA reminds Florida boaters this National Safe Boating Week of steps they can take to improve boating safety this summer.
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| May 15, 2008 |
| Southeast Lakes Rise to Normal Levels in Time for Spring Boating Season |
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Find out about lake levels in the southeast by visiting www.bestofboating.com/WaterLevels.html.
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| Feb 21, 2008 |
| Biscayne Watch |
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Join the campaign to restore PWC use along the 17 mile stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) as it transverses through Biscayne National Park in Miami. This area of the ICW is the ONLY place along the channel that PWC are not allowed. Therefore, PWC operators are denied the safe passage afforded by the ICW from Miami to points south and are forced to venture out into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Sign the petition now to protect boaters from this unnecessary safety hazard! Learn more by visiting www.boatbiscayne.com.
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| Mar 28, 2007 |
| PWIA Produces New Renter Orientation Video |
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PWIA provides a free rental education package to PWC rental businesses. This kit includes a brand new video (produced on DVD in 2006) that should be viewed by all renters before they go riding, and a safety checklist approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. To request a kit, please call 202-737-9750 or email info@pwia.org.
Personal Watercraft Renter Orientation Checklist - English version (PDF 838KB)
Personal Watercraft Renter Orientation Checklist - Spanish version (PDF 858KB)
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