SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — With more people traveling and boating this Labor Day weekend, officials urge everyone to stay safe and avoid preventable tragedies.

“Hot weather. You got warm water. Holiday. Those are the mixtures that just mean more people coming out and enjoying the water. It's the best time of the year in San Diego right now," said Rick Romero, Lifeguard Lieutenant with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

Romer shared one key piece of advice for anyone planning a boat day.

“Don’t drink and drive a boat. It's the same as driving a car. You know .08 is the limit,” he said.

Lifeguards will be beefing up patrols out on the water and on the beach to make sure people have fun responsibly.

According to California State Parks, holiday weekends, including Labor Day, account for

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