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Seminar educates importance of lifejackets and water safety at Lake of the Ozarks.

The summer season is quickly approaching and pretty soon the Lake will be filled with swimmers and boaters soaking up the summer sun. The Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council wants you to stay safe this year and is hosting the annual Boating & Water Safety Seminar May 13 to discuss a variety of topics.

Safety boat displays, exhibitors, food trucks, free kids activities and seminars are scheduled throughout the day. The event will be held at the Camdenton High School from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Life jacket safety: proper sizing, types and laws; and boating safety: navigation rules, boating hazards and maintenance will be discussed.

Free admission. To register, go to www.lozwatersafetycouncil.com/events.

For more information, call Water Safety Council chair Doug Beck at 573-216-8141 or email info@lozwatersafetycouncil.com.

Compiled by Charis Patires