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Memorial Day Boating Dangers: How to Stay Safe This Weekend

By Teri Williams
May 22, 2026

Memorial Day weekend produces more boating fatalities than almost any other weekend of the year. According to the USCG Recreational Boating Statistics, May, June, and July consistently rank as the deadliest months on the water — and the U.S. Coast Guard widely recognizes Memorial Day…

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Do You Need a Boating License in Illinois?

By Teri Williams
May 21, 2026

If you're an Illinois resident born on or after January 1, 1998, you need a boating license to operate a motorboat with more than 10 horsepower. Technically, the Illinois boating license is officially called a Boating Safety Certificate, and it's not the same as a…

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Do You Need a Boating License in Ohio?

By Teri Williams
May 18, 2026

If you live in Ohio and want to get out on the water, you don't need a boating "license." However, if you were born on or after January 1, 1982, you need what's called a boater education card to operate a motorboat with more than…

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Do You Need a Boating License in Georgia?

By Teri Williams
May 15, 2026

If you live in Georgia and were born on or after January 1, 1998, you need a boating safety education certificate to operate a motorized vessel. You'll also need to carry your certificate and a photo ID anytime you're boating. However, there are a few…

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What is National Safe Boating Week? 9 Safety Tips for Boaters in 2026

By Teri Williams
May 14, 2026

National Safe Boating Week 2026 is May 16–22, marking the annual, official kickoff of the Safe Boating Campaign just before Memorial Day weekend. The campaign promotes safe, responsible boating, emphasizing the importance of wearing life jackets, checking safety gear, and taking a boater education course.

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