If rescue is not imminent – your number one priority is to get yourself out of the water as soon as possible. You can do this either by climbing onto your capsized boat or any other floating objects, or if it is within reach by swimming to shore. In cold water, person may only retain the ability to swim for up to 30 minutes, but typically it is usually much less than that. The sooner you can get your body out of the water the greater your chances of survival will be.
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Colorado Boat Center Ownership Moves to Next Generation; New Website Launch Is First of Company’s Changes, Upgrades
For 34 years, metro-Denver and Front Range boaters have found a welcoming reception at the Colorado Boat Center in Johnstown, along the access road off I-25. That welcome was always part of the business plan of the company’s original owners, Tom and Nancy Smith. “We’re boaters too,” said Tom Smith, now 72. “Our family grew […]
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Regular customers know that the Colorado Boat Center’s Pro Shop is the one-stop place to go for all boating gear and accessories for boating in Colorado. We’ve got the best boating gear selection in Colorado, stock the best brands, offer the best prices and our trained staff knows everything about how to outfit a boat […]
Financing and Insuring Your Boat: A Primer
You found the boat of your dreams! Congratulations! That’s exciting. Now what? Now you have to figure out how to pay for it! That means sifting through all the options on boat financing, checking on the best boat loan interest rates, selecting a lender, applying for a boat loan and securing the money. If you […]