Lake Saylorville officials are urging Iowans to use safe boating practices during the busy Memorial Day weekend. Delaney Miller, seasonal water patrol officer for the Iowa DNR, said there are a few needs for a successful outing. “You want to have a fire extinguisher on board with you and a horn, bell or whistle,” she said. She also said that for boats over 16 feet in length, a type four cushion is a must. It is a flotation device used to help anyone who has difficulty in the water. On any boat, there should also be a life jacket that fits each person on board. “If you want to make sure it fits, it’s a good idea to take it and put it over your head,” Miller said. “And if it falls over your head, it probably won’t fit.” But safety measures must also be taken outside the boat. With a lot of rain this spring, Miller said water levels in Saylorville are higher than usual. “Many of the areas along the coast could be submerged. Therefore, it is important to remember that some areas may be shallower than you remember.” last year,” he said. And with several hundred people over the long weekend, Miller said it’s imperative to be aware of your surroundings. Miller said as of Sunday morning there have been no reported boating injuries in Saylorville this anus.” Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI
POLK CITY, Iowa —
Lake Saylorville officials are urging Iowans to use safe boating practices during the busy Memorial Day weekend.
Delaney Miller, seasonal water patrol officer for the Iowa DNR, said there are a few needs for a successful outing.
“It’s best to have a fire extinguisher on board and a horn, bell or whistle,” he said.
He also said that for boats over 16 feet in length, it is essential to have a type four cushion. It is a flotation device used to help anyone who has difficulty in the water. On any boat, there should also be a life jacket that properly fits each person on board.
“If you want to make sure it fits, it’s a good idea to grab it and pull it over your head,” Miller said. “And if it falls on your head, it probably won’t fit.”
But safety measures must also be carried outside the ship. With a lot of rain this spring, Miller said water levels in Saylorville are higher than usual.
“Many areas along the coast could be submerged. So it’s important to remember that some areas could be shallower than you remembered from last year,” he said.
And with several hundred people over the long weekend, Miller said it’s imperative to be aware of your surroundings. Miller said as of Sunday morning there have been no boating injuries reported in Saylorville this year.
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