December 01, 2022
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State Parks reminds boaters and hunters to be cautious of cold water |
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This fall saw its share of unseasonably warm and sunny days, but the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reminds those who are boating, paddling, or hunting from a boat that as the air has cooled, so have the State’s waters. “It can be easy to forget that winter is upon us when a bright, mild day or two pops up. It is tempting to grasp at the last glimpses of warm weather by hitting the water in your kayak for one more paddle,” says Marine Services Bureau Education Specialist Rosaria DiSanto. “But a fall or winter excursion on the water requires a little more preparation and caution than a summer boat trip. Just a few adjustments to your pre-trip planning can be the difference between a memorable adventure and an avoidable tragedy.” Boaters, paddlers, hunters and anglers should take the following precautions when heading out on the water during the fall and winter months:
The mission of the Marine Services Bureau of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is to promote recreational and commercial boating safety throughout the State of New York. In accomplishing this mission, the Office provides several regulatory, educational, and training programs to ensure boater safety, both for residents and visitors alike. For more information about these programs, visit https://parks.ny.gov/boating/, email the Marine Services Bureau at boating@parks.ny.gov or call 518-474-0445. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by more than 78 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit www.parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer mobile app or call 518.474.0456. Also, connect on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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