Tampa Bay’s Morning Krewe Gives Thomas Rhett Advice For His Next Album
Tampa Bay’s Morning got to talk to Thomas Rhett and they wanted to give him advice for his next album. He said, “I think it’d be fun to write an…
Tampa Bay's Morning got to talk to Thomas Rhett and they wanted to give him advice for his next album.
He said, "I think it’d be fun to write an album called Dadding. That’s something that would be intriguing to me, and it also sounds really fun.”
J.R., Launa and Kevin give Thomas some song titles that could possibly go on the Dadding album.
Listen to the interview below.
The unofficial start of summer is here so here are a few things to remember before you take the boat out this Memorial Day weekend.
Here in Florida, we are surrounded by water so it's not a surprise that the Sunshine State is the boating capital of the country, if not the world. With over one million registered vessels, boat safety needs to be taken seriously. Last year there were 102 boating accidents in May alone. Over 20% of boating accidents statewide are the result of people falling overboard.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister had some things to say about boat safety:
Before you take to the water, here are a few things to do to make sure your boat is safe.
Have A Boat Safety Checklist And Safety Equipment
Before you even get in the water, make sure your boat has the essential safety gear. Not only that, inspect it and make sure it is working properly. Some pieces of gear your boat should have are:
Check out this nifty video:
There are also a dozen "should-have" pieces of safety equipment for your boat:
Know Your Weather
Always, always, always check local, destination, and route weather and water conditions before you leave. Weather can change quickly here in Florida, so make sure it is safe to take to the water.
Know The Nautical Rules Of The Road
Buoys and navigation aids are there for a reason. They are to help ensure your safety and the safety of boats around you. Don't know the nautical rules of the road, here's a refresher.
Use Common Sense
Operate your boat at a safe speed at all times. Stay alert and steer clear of larger vessels and watercraft. Remember boats aren't cars and may have restricted abilities to stop or turn.
Use Your Life Jackets Properly
Life jackets aren't only nautically fashionable, but they can save you! Before you hit the water, assign one to each person on your boat and make sure they are fitted properly. Here's how you can do that. In Florida, a child under the age of 6 must wear a USCG-approved Type I, II or III personal flotation device while onboard a vessel under 26 feet in length while the vessel is underway.
Be A Sober Skipper
Nearly half of all boating accidents involve alcohol. "A third of our crashes are because of impaired operators," said Sheriff Chronister. "We're encouraging everyone to have a good time. It's going to be a great weekend, just please do it safely."
Operating a boat while intoxicated is illegal. So before you leave the dock, designate a sober skipper.
