Before heading out on the water, ensure you're prepared with these essential boating safety tips:

-Check the Weather: Visit the Palm Beach County Parks website for up-to-date ocean conditions.
-Know the Surf & Inlet Conditions: Conditions can change rapidly; be prepared.
-Boater Experience: Ensure the captain has experience; consider a Coast Guard boater safety course.
-Safety Gear: Have US Coast Guard-approved flotation devices and communication tools like a waterproof phone and VHF radio.
-Respect Guarded Areas: Avoid entering marked lifeguarded zones; lifeguards monitor boat traffic to keep swimmers safe.
-Stay Offshore: Keep your distance from the shoreline, especially near unguarded beaches.
-Jupiter Inlet Caution: Be aware of the dangerous conditions and shifting sandbars at Jupiter Inlet.
-Rescue Operations: Palm Beach County has rescue boats and wave runners ready to assist in emergencies.

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