If you want the best chance at passing your boating safety course on the first try, it's essential to work through each chapter in order, take the quizzes seriously, and review any topics you missed before you move forward. Also, put some additional focus on…
Summer boating is the highest-risk period on the water. US Coast Guard (USCG) statistics show peak fatalities in July and August caused by high traffic, alcohol use, and inexperienced operators. To ensure your safety and that of your passengers: In this guide, we explore summer…
When a person falls overboard, you must always keep the victim in sight, shout "Man Overboard" to alert the crew, and throw a buoyant flotation device toward them. You need to act quickly. Remaining calm and composed is critical to saving someone efficiently, so it's…
Life jackets, also called personal flotation devices (PFDs), are classified into five types based on water conditions and use. Each type provides buoyancy to help keep a person afloat and improve survival in the water. Every year, there are deaths out on the water that…
Michigan doesn't issue a "boating license" in the same way as a driver's license, but it does require certain operators to get a Boating Safety Certificate. This certification is also sometimes called a boater education card. Whether you need a boater education card depends on…
