Boating safety: What you need to know

Here are some tips for staying safe on the water

Before you head out onto the water this weekend, make sure you're prepared for everything you could encounter.

Check out the video above for important boating safety tips from Discover Boating and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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What you need to know to stay safe while boating