Boating Safety is an essential element in making your experience on the water an enjoyable one. Candlewood Lake Marine Towing & Salvage is dedicated to providing its members and the boating public with important boating safety information.
- Always start with a full tank of fuel and an adequate oil level. Check your fuel level by knowing your boat's fuel consumption per hour and the time you have run. Never trust your fuel gauge!
- Always remember to shut off your engine while fueling and run the blowers prior to restarting the engine.
- Make sure that all Fill Caps are clearly and properly marked. Ensure that fuel dock attendants are using the correct port (no fuel in the rod holder or water tank, please).
- Check your bilge level and bilge pump before leaving the dock.
- Make sure that the drain plug is in place before launching.
- Maintain your battery (particularly fluid and connections) and buy a new one every three years.
- Always have a working VHF radio onboard and test it before you leave the dock.
- Ensure that your cell phone battery is fully charged (cell phones are notoriously unreliable on the water).
- Remember to carry your life jackets, flares, first aid kit and fire extinguisher.
- Always carry an anchor and adequate chain and anchor rope.
- Always carry a chart of the area you are boating in and review it before each voyage.
- Remember to check the tides and weather forecast before your day of boating.
- Give your entire boat a quick look-over before leaving the dock. Check for anything that does not look normal.
- Remember to stow all fenders and lines while underway.
Interesting Links:
Tom's Marine, Bait & Tackle
CTFisherman.com
Newtown Underwater Search & Rescue
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Lake Candlewood Power Squadron
Lake Zoar Drive-In
