Division 7 - District 7 

Tips for Recreational Boaters

Enjoy your boating adventures: Stay safe!

Boater’s Guide to Safety and Security Zones
Enforced on Tampa Bay Navigable Waters (PDF)
Download this printable brochure.

Use the following checklists to ensure that you and
your passengers have a good time on your boat.

• Checklist for Overnight Boat Trips
• Pre-Departure Safety Checklist
• Launching Your Boat at the Ramp
• How to Prepare Your Boat for a Hurricane
• Summer boating safety precautions
• Heat Stress: Keep Your Florida Summer Safe

Do you ever give boat rides to friends or family who wouldn't
know how to help in an emergency on the water? Send them to training!