Water Safety Reminder Ahead of Labor Day Weekend News | August 28, 2024 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy The Labor Day weekend is generally considered the last boating weekend of the season in Wisconsin. There have been 13 boating-related deaths so far this year statewide. The Department of Natural Resources says nine were not wearing life jackets. Wisconsin state law does require a life jacket for each person in a boat as officials urge water safety ahead of Labor Day weekend.