SAFE BOATING 101
What You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe on the Water
WORD SEARCH July DEVELOP A FLOAT PLAN Before you head out, it’s important to have a float plan. Let someone know where you’re going and when you plan to return. If something happens while you’re boating, there is someone aware of the situation who can notify the authorities. The American Sailing Association offers information about creating a float plan at asa. com/news/2016/03/02/whats-a-float-plan. WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET We’re not going to pretend life jackets are stylish or comfortable, but they can save your life. Seventy-eight percent of boating deaths are due to drowning, and the Coast Guard reports that 84 percent of victims weren’t wearing a life jacket. Ensure every passenger on your boat is wearing secure, properly fitted life jackets before you get out on the water. Whether you’re looking to fish or cruise around the lake for a few hours, boating is a great way to spend a summer day. Make sure the day stays fun by remembering these safety tips.
During a summer heat wave, nothing beats a trip out on the boat. However, it’s easy for a boating excursion to become an emergency. In 2014, the United States Coast Guard responded to over 4,000 boating accidents, which resulted in 610 deaths, 2,678 injuries, and $39 million in damages. Follow these rules to keep yourself and all your passengers as safe as possible. ENROLL IN A BOATING COURSE In the state of Georgia, individuals born after January 1, 1998 must take a boating education course. Nearly 80 percent of boating deaths occurred when the driver had no safety instruction. Visit boat- ed.com/georgia to learn more about becoming boating certified. KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY Before you go boating, check the local weather reports to ensure favorable conditions. If you’re already on the water and you spot clouds rolling in, head back to shore. A light drizzle can quickly become a raging storm, and the last situation you want is to have your family isolated on a boat in turbulent waters.
SIMPLE SUMMER BROWN BUTTER AND CORN PASTA
There are a lot more ways to enjoy fresh summer corn than just on the cob. Try this simple, delicious pasta dish and up your summer game!
Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted Ingredients: • 4 medium ears corn • 1 pound pasta • 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese • ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves
Reduce heat to medium, add corn, and cook about 2 minutes or until corn is heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. 3. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add corn mixture, Parmesan, basil, and reserved cooking water. Stir until combined and adjust seasonings as needed. Enjoy!
water to a boil. Cut kernels off ears of corn; set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package instructions and
reserve ¼ cup cooking water. While pasta cooks, melt butter on medium-high in 3-quart saucepan. Cook 3-4 minutes, swirling frequently, until browned and very fragrant.
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