Find everything you need to know about boating safety with these tips from the U.S. Coast Guard and other boating experts.
Boaters seldom have the time or ability to don life jackets once an accident occurs. Life jackets have little chance of saving lives unless they are worn (already on!) at the time of the accident.
Just like in a car, alcohol and boating do not mix.
Just like in a car, boating and drinking do not mix.
Jet skiers rescue a family of six and a dog from the Boynton Beach Inlet
What you should do when a crewmember falls overboard.
Central to enjoyable boating is keeping water out of the boat.
Stay safe; wear a life jacket
It’s time to brush up on your navigation knowledge
How to make sense of navigational aids.
Take time to stop and observe.
Education and preparation are keys to boating safely.
Follow these rules to make boating easier with an autopilot.
How to safely back down on big fish…and when to avoid it.
How bungled anchor handling almost caused a tragedy.
A first-person account of a harrowing boating experience.
Help reduce the surprisingly high rate of fatal boating accidents among anglers.
Simple and mechanical, it’s practically foolproof—if you’re wearing it.
Life jackets must be worn properly to save lives.
There are many ways beyond flotation in which your life jacket can become your best friend.
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