They advise that of the 56 people who drowned in OPP policed waters last year only 4 victims were wearing lifejackets. They also offered other tips on boating safety through the Canadian Safe Boating Council website at csbc.ca.
The tips besides wearing a lifejacket included boating sober, taking a boating course, being preparing with you and your vessel and being cold water safe.
National Safe Boating Week runs until tomorrow.