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What to Know About Smart Boating Safety
Inside Calhoun County
Chapters
0:00
Welcome And Why Safety Matters
0:41
Life Jacket Law And Best Practice
2:14
Operator Responsibility And Common Mistakes
5:14
Marine Patrol Help And Rescue Call Trends
8:30
Reach Throw Row Go Rescue Steps
12:00
Fire Extinguishers Lights Horns And More
14:35
Alcohol Limits And Optional Safety Checks
Inside Calhoun County
What to Know About Smart Boating Safety
Jun 16, 2026
Liam Mansfield
A calm day on the water can turn serious in seconds, and most of the time it is not “bad luck”, it is one missing piece of prep. This time on Inside Calhoun County, Deputy Matthew Schimmel from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Marine Patrol provides clear, practical answers on boating safety in Michigan, especially the rules that people misunderstand on inland lakes, rivers, kayaks, and canoes.
Episode Resources
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol
Calhoun County Government
Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.
