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Maritime Safety Committee outlines survey results, recommends boater education and outreach
Summary
The committee presented findings from a six-week survey of 88 respondents and recommended boater education, public service announcements, a USCG safety course and an April/May workshop ahead of boating season to address speeding, abandoned vessels and safety near swimmers.
Brian, chair of the Maritime Safety Committee, briefed the council on the committee's work since January 2025 and presented survey results collected Nov. 1–Dec. 15, 2025. The survey received 88 responses (85 residents, three nonresidents) and indicated a highly experienced pool of respondents: 68 reported more than 10 years of boating experience and 61% had completed a boater safety course.
The survey identified key safety…
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