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Boater Safety

In light of yet another terrible boating tragedy in our port, the Chicago Harbor Safety committee calls for increased situational awareness and boater education. 

 

We do not know the details of the investigation but what we do know is that the boat capsized, was damaged, people ended up in the water and a life was lost. 

 

Michael McElroy, CHSC President explains, “We need to use this opportunity to reflect on what it means to go boating. There is always an acceptable level of risk that we all take when going out on the water for pleasure or for your livelihood. It’s up to the operator and crew to manage that risk through situational awareness, education, and preparedness.”  


He further explains,

“This includes safe loading and knowing the capacity of your vessel, proper outfitting with life jackets and required safety equipment. This is the time we really need to take stock of our ability to manage that risk and protect each other on the waterways. We must remind ourselves we carry the most precious cargo ever.” 

Want to be a better-informed boater? Take the Chicago Harbor Safety Committees safe boater quiz to get some great tips on how to safely navigate the Chicago area waterways.


Please be safe out there. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Lorenzo Tobin.


Media Contact:   Michael McElroy,  EM: president@chicagoharborsafety.org 

Media Resources: Chicago Harbor Safety Committee https://www.chicagoharborsafety.org/



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