TWRA stresses importance of Boating Safely this Labor Day Weekend
September 3, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2021 summer boating season is September 4th-6th, 2021. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner.
The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers will be on the watch for dangerous boating behavior, such as boating under the influence (BUI) and other reckless operation.
[320left]All children age 12 and under onboard must wear a life jacket. In addition, there must be a life jacket onboard the vessel for each person.
“TWRA wildlife officers have seen a significant increase in the use of paddlecraft the past several years,” said Betsy Woods, TWRA Boating Education coordinator.
“Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards are great ways to enjoy the water, but because they are so low profile, it’s easy to take a tumble into the water,” Woods stated.
Life jackets are required on paddlecraft and if a person is age 12 or younger, then the life jacket must be worn. The TWRA always encourages the use of life jackets.
To date in 2021 on Tennessee waters, there have been 17 boating-related fatalities, a decrease from the 22 from the same time last year.
TWRA says Labor Day Final Major Summer Holiday Boating Weekend
September 2, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2021 summer boating season is September 4th-6th, 2021. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner.
The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers will be on the watch for dangerous boating behavior, such as boating under the influence (BUI) and other reckless operations.
Final Major Summer Holiday Boating Weekend
TWRA says Tennessee Boating Season kicks off Memorial Day Weekend
May 28, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Memorial Day holiday weekend is looked upon as the start to the summer boating season and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to emphasize the use of life jackets along with boating in a safe and responsible manner.
The May 29th-31st holiday weekend is expected to be one of the busiest of the year with many boaters going to the water for first time in 2021. Along with the use of life jackets, TWRA wants to stress the responsible use of alcohol while boating.
There was one boating related fatality during Memorial Day Weekend in Tennessee last year.
TWRA says 2021 National Safe Boating Week is May 22nd-28th
May 22, 2021
Nashville, TN – The 2021 National Safe Boating Week is May 22nd-28th and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating to promote the wear of life jackets as the summer boating season starts.
National Safe Boating Week is annually held the week prior to Memorial Day weekend. Boating partners across the United States and Canada are teaming to promote safe boating practices, including the wear of life jackets for National Safe Boating Week and throughout the 2021 boating season.
Lifejacket – Wear It
TWRA says Go Boating, Have Fun, Stay Safe this Labor Day Holiday Weekend
September 2, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2020 summer boating season is September 5th-7th, 2020. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner.
The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers will be on the watch for dangerous boating behavior, such as boating under the influence (BUI) and other reckless operation.
Boat in a safe and responsible manner this Labor Day Weekend
TWRA Set for Operation Dry Water Over July 4th Holiday Weekend
June 28, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 3rd-5th, 2020. Operation Dry Water is a weekend of education and enforcement about the dangers of impaired boating throughout the state.
The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity on the water and there is also an increase in the number on incidents during this time.
Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Traditional Start to Tennessee’s Summer Boating Season
May 21, 2020
Nashville, TN – The 2020 Memorial Day holiday weekend is upon us and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets along with boating in a safe and responsible manner.
The Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and is one of the year’s busiest boating weekends. Last year, there were no boating-related fatalities during the holiday weekend for the fifth consecutive year.
Lifejacket – Wear It
TWRA to take part in 2020 National Safe Boating Week, May 16th-22nd
May 12, 2020
Nashville, TN – The 2020 National Safe Boating Week is May 16th-22nd and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will be participating to promote the wear of life jackets as the summer boating season starts in full force.
National Safe Boating Week is annually held the week prior to Memorial Day weekend. Boating partners across the United States and Canada are teaming to promote safe boating practices, including the wear of life jackets for National Safe Boating Week and throughout the 2020 boating season.
TWRA says Tennessee’s Summer Boating Season traditionally starts Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
May 24, 2019
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to emphasize the use of life jackets along with boating in a safe and responsible manner during the 2019 Memorial Day holiday weekend, May 24th-27th.
The Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and is one of the year’s busiest boating weekends. Last year, there were no boating-related fatalities over the holiday weekend for the fourth consecutive year.
TWRA says Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Traditional Start to Tennessee’s Summer Boating Season
May 26, 2017
Nashville, TN – Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner.
Annually, the Memorial Day weekend is one of the year’s busiest boating weekends. Last year, there were not any boating-related fatalities over the holiday weekend for the second consecutive year. There were six reported accidents, four of which resulted in injuries.
