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    National Safe Boating Week

    National Safe Boating Week reminds all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible.

    Close-up of a man wearing a life jacket while kayaking on the Conestoga River with the "Wear It" logo over top of the photo.

    May 17-23, 2025

    Check out our list of boating events held all across Pennsylvania.

    Saturday, May 3

    Basic Boating Course
    Time:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Location:  Star Junction Fish and Game Club, Star Junction PA, 15482

    Monday, May 5

    Mission Mondays - Motorboat Safety and Fun
    Time:  12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    Location:  Virtual

    Saturday, May 10

    Boating and Water Safety Awareness Course
    Time:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Location:  Prince Galitzen State Park, Patton, PA 16668

    Basic Boating Course
    Time:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Location:  Little Buffalo State Park, Newport, PA 17074

    Sunday, May 11

    Moonlight Mother's Day Paddle
    Time:  8:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Location:  Little Buffalo State Park, Newport, PA 17074

    Monday, May 12

    Mission Mondays - Paddle PA:  Stay Safe and Explore More!
    Time:  12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    Location:  Virtual

    Friday, May 16

    Wear it PA! Life Jackets Virtual Program
    Time:  12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
    Location:  Virtual

    Saturday, May 17

    Basic Boating Course
    Time:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Location:  Fantasy Island Campground, Sunbury, PA 17801

    Intro to Kayaking
    Time:  9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    Location:  Giving Pond (DCNR Property), Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

    Intro to Kayaking
    Time:  1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Location:  Giving Pond (DCNR Property), Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

    Y Drown? Water Safety Event
    Time:  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Location:  Northern Cambria School District, Northern Cambria, PA 15714

    Tuesday, May 20

    Kayak Fishing
    Time:  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Location:  Bald Eagle State Park, Howard, PA 16841

    Thursday, May 22

    Virtual Kayaking Basics
    Time:  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Location:  Virtual

    Friday, May 23

    Intro to Kayak Fishing
    Time:  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Location:  Little Buffalo State Park, Newport, PA 17074

    Paddling Basics
    Time:  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Location:  Lily Lake, Wapwallopen, PA 18660

     

    Various types of life jackets laid out on grass: Throwable, powerboating life jacket, standard life jacket, youth life jacket and two inflatable life jackets

    Boating Safety

    Safety is the most important consideration in any boating activity. Knowing the water and what to expect on the water, and having and using the right equipment is the best start for success on the water. ​​

    Learn more about Boating Safety