The 3rd Annual "Ready, Set, Wear It Ohio!" is May 19, 2012

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Help raise awareness of the importance of wearing a life jacket by planning to participate in a life jacket world record event on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The National Safe Boating Council is helping organize  events across the United States, including a few here in Ohio.

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Anyone with a properly fitted life jacket is welcome to help break the world record for the number of life jackets worn at the same time. Previous events were devoted to inflated life jackets, but this year, the scope has been widened to include all life jackets.

"We welcome anyone who enjoys boating," said Rob Lucas, event coordinator for Ohio DNR Division of Watercraft. "As long as the life jacket fits you properly, whether it's inflatable or inherently buoyant, you're welcome to attend an event. You can find the list on www.ReadySetWearIt.com in March."

World record events are being scheduled in conjunction with a number of boating events all across the state as well as on their own. All event organizers who want to include "Ready, Set, Wear It" in their event are being encouraged to register the event at www.ReadySetWearIt.com and then record their event with photos or videos that can be posted on the division's Facebook page. A coloring contest and video contest are also presented.

“If May 19 is not a good option for you, we invite you to 'Wear Your Life Jacket to Work or School' on Friday, May 18," noted Lucas. "Even if you aren't boating, we'd love to see a picture of you wearing your life jacket. Send us a photo and we'll be happy to post it."

Photos and videos can be sent to watercraft.social@dnr.state.oh.us for posting.

Stay tuned for more details.

Ohio Ready, Set, Wear It! Events

Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH
Time: 10:00am
Contact: Rob Lucas – rob.lucas@dnr.state.oh.us

US Army Corps of Engineers, Columbus Sail & Power Squadron & Central Ohio Safe Boating Council
Alum Creek State Park Marina
4000 Hollenback Road
Delaware OH 43015
Time: 10:00am
Contact: Ranger John Wargo – john.w.wargo.jr.@usace.army.mil

Bay Village Spirit of America
The Bay Village Boat Club
27400 Lake Road
Bay Village, OH
Details: Located on Lake Road between Dover Road and Cahoon Road
Time: 12:00pm
Contact: George Christ – gchrist44140@yahoo.com

Stark County Health Department
Mt. Union College
Alliance, OH
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Contact: Stan Rosenblatt – Stanlee.A.Rosenblatt@usace.army.mil

Tuscarawas County Health Department
Kent State University
Tuscarawas Campus
New Philadelphia, OH
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Contact: Susan Maynard – susan.m.maynard@usace.army.mil

USACE / Knox Co. Parks / Ohio Watercraft
Greer Landing Access
Greer, OH
Time: 10:00am
Contact: Darlene Guthneck – darlene.k.guthneck@usace.army.mil

Miami County Park District
Stillwater Prairie Preserve
9750 State Route 185
Covington, OH 45318
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Contact: Kevin Swanson- kswanson@miamicountyparks.com

YMCA Camp Wilson
2732 County Road 11
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Contact: Kori Jasper – kjasper@ymcacolumbus.org

Kent Environmental Council/Kent Parks and Recreation/Kent State University
Cherry Street
Kent, OH 44240
Time: 11:00am
Contact: Dave Herpy – dherpy@kent.edu

Western Lake Erie Safe Boating Council
Toledo Skyway Marine
1701 Front Street
Toledo, OH 43605
Time: 11am – 6:00pm
Contact: Chris Hoover – choover@wls4kids.org

USCG Auxiliary 06-08
Moundwood Ramp
Indian Lake, OH
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Contact: Steven Daniel – crawdaddy6535@gmail.com

ODNR Watercraft
E 72nd Street Boat Ramp
Cleveland, OH
Time: 8:00am
Contact: Margaret Brown – Margaret.Brown@dnr.state.oh.us

USCG Auxiliary 09E-06-05
Huron Public Boat Ramp
Cleveland Road E, Huron OH 44839
Time: 9:30am
Contact – Christina Crawford – spinakr832@aol.com

Columbus Sail & Power Squadron
Alum Creek State Park
Hollenback Ramp Lewis Center, OH
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contact: Tracy Garrett – mtbuckets@aol.com

Knox County Park District
Greer Landing Access
20389 Brinkhaven Road near State Route 514
Greer, OH
Time: 10:00am
Contact: Kim Marshall – kimmarshall@co.knox.oh.us

USCG Auxiliary 06-01
Old State Park Ramp
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contact: Gina Baldyga – jeynahb@yahoo.com

Dayton Sail & Power Squadron
Caesars Creek State Park
North Pool Launch Ramp
Warren County, OH
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Contact: Peter Breidenbach – pbreidenbach@woh.rr.com

Pittsburgh Power Squadron
Astabula Yacht Club
970 W. 5th Street
Ashtabula, OH 44004
Time: 1:00pm
Contact: Bob Brandenstein – robert.brandenstein@verizon.net