Swimming and Boating Safety

Living along the shores of Lake Erie is a wonderful thing, particularly in the middle of summer. There are beaches on which to relax, lighthouses to explore, and opportunities to venture out on the lake in a powerboat.

However, Lake Erie also has its dark side. Every year a handful of swimmers and boaters lose their lives to her.

Learn more about keeping yourself and your family safe on the lake with these resources from around the About.com network and beyond:

• Swim Safe in the Lake, from "Kid's Health.com"
• Prevent Children from Drowning
• Powerboating Safety
• Free Boating Safety Books

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