ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A video of a boat destroying a channel marker in St. Augustine is gaining traction after a popular Instagram account posted it Monday.
The page, thequalifiedcaptain, is a popular account that typically posts fail-type images and videos of people doing things on boats.
Genung’s Fish Camp in St. Augustine said there were no injuries as a result of the incident but that the boat did sustain major damage.
The fish camp says this a fairly common occurrence and that broken channel markers are found almost monthly in that area.
With the 4th of July holiday approaching, here are several tips you can follow to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the water, via intermarineboats.com
- Make sure your vessel is in safe working order
- File a float plan
- Conduct a safety briefing for everyone onboard
- Wear lifejackets
- Use an engine kill switch or dead man's cord
- Be alert to your surroundings
- Operate responsibly
- Take fire risk seriously.