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Recreational Boating Incidents and Fatalities in Oregon

Oregon State Marine Board

Sawyer Paddles & Oars

In this episode, Zac is joined by Priscilla from the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) and Luke from Curry County Aquatic Safety (a program supported in part by Grant funds from the Oregon State Marine Board) to discuss various aspects of water safety, the role of the Marine Board, and the importance of life jackets. They delve into community outreach programs, the risks associated with stand-up paddleboarding on rivers, and the importance of educating young people about water safety. The conversation highlights the collaborative efforts necessary to improve safety on Oregon's rivers and the resources available to the public.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Sawyer On-Water Podcast

00:48 Intro of Priscilla, Luke, and the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB)

02:02 What does the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) do?

05:11 Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) Training Programs

07:31 Getting a Life Jacket that Fits and River Safety Programs

10:48 Loaner Life Jacket Stations

15:08 The Importance of Life Jackets

16:37 Stand-Up Paddleboarding Safety Concerns

23:50 Cold Water Immersion and Safety Awareness

27:19 The Importance of Life Jackets (Part 2)

34:23 Youth Education and Water Safety Programs

39:34 Community Engagement

41:28 Program Info and Resources

42:50 See you on the water!

43:26 Rapid Rapid Questions