Memorandum
Date: May 12, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Luke Bingham, Sheriff's Office
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 16-22, 2026 as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County
Executive Summary:
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 16-22, 2026
AS NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, National Safe Boating Week is observed to bring attention to important life- saving information for recreational boaters so that they can have a safer, more enjoyable experience out on the water throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Coast Guard reported the fewest boating fatalities since data collection began over 50 years ago; however nonfatal injuries have increased with alcohol as the lead contributing factor; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in three out of every four recreational boating fatalities, and that approximately 87 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets; and
WHEREAS, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County has continued to provide free life jackets to youngsters by participating in community activities which promote child safety and educating the boating public in safe boating practices; and
WHEREAS, the Flotilla will continue its efforts to educate the boating public by resuming safety patrols, free vessel safety checks, and to encourage boaters to practice safe boating habits and to wear life jackets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby designate the week of May 16 - 22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County and urges all users of Clear Lake, Lake Pillsbury, Blue Lakes, and Indian Valley Reservoir to safeguard their lives by wearing lifejackets when boating, exercising safe boating practices, and boating responsibly.
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