BGE offers some safety tips to boaters of Maryland for increased safety for all.

• Make sure you know how much overhead space your boat requires and check the clearances listed on nautical charts as you approach overhead power lines.
• Be sure to avoid power lines when you are towing or storing your boat.
• Don’t forget to check the clearance before you raise or lower your mast.
• Look for warning signs that indicate underwater electrical cables and never anchor your boat near them.
• Take caution as you launch and use a spotter to make sure you clear obstacles, including any lines.
• Even on land, your boat can get caught in overhead power lines. Approach all power lines with caution, and make sure flags and antennas are folded down.