Boat Crashes Happen

Just like car crashes, boat crashes happen, too.

Boat Crashes Happen

You can reduce the risk by practicing the same safe driving habits on the water that you do on the road.

  1. Pay attention while operating the boat – “keep your head on a swivel”.
  2. Keep a proper lookout – see #1 – “keep your head on a swivel”.
  3. Experience helps: if you are inexperienced, don’t put your passengers in harm’s way.
  4. Machinery Failure: have the engine inspected annually, check the propeller, and get gas!

   Rule: Don’t start a trip anywhere on less than ½ tank!


  5. Alcohol: If you drink, drink responsibly. Cars and boats are no different.

5 RIDE FACTS: Here’s what you need to know:

The Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) has opened registration for the 2024 EA2EVL Fondo. Over the last three years this ride has raised $150,000 to continue to open, build, improve and maintain the 27-mile ECRT Trail that runs from Orchard Park to Ashford, NY. The trail association is making so much progress because of YOUR SUPPORT!

Small Law Firm is a Safety Sponsor of this event!

#1 - Date: This year, the 42-mile charity bike ride will be held on Saturday, October 5th.

#2 - Same Route: How could you forget! The fondo—or non-competitive bike ride—starts at 42 North Brewing in East Aurora and goes down Route 240, heading west on Rt 242 into Ellicottville.

#3 - Party On: EA2EVL ends with a celebration—music, food, drinks—at the Holiday Valley Resort.

#4 - Fundraising Awards: Your registration gets you into the event, access to our course and rest stop amenities. We’re asking each rider to fundraise for the ECRT Trail: A $100 donation earns you an event t-shirt and tickets for food/drink at the party.If you raise $500 or more, you get an EA2EVL event jersey, plus all of the above. Our top fundraiser gets all of the above PLUS gets to wear the yellow jersey and a $500 gift certificate from Tom's Pro Bike!!

#5 - Register Today: Sign up today, raise some money for ECRT, and enjoy the party and a great fall ride!

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