<p>Teri not only enjoys writing and the outdoors, she also loves telling people how to stay safe when on the water or when enjoying other outdoor activities.</p>
Before trains, planes, or automobiles, boating was the way to get where you wanted to go. Sailing was the sole method for transporting goods and supplies around the world. During wartime, ships were also an integral part of strategy and tactics. As you can guess,…
In case you don't already know, the Discovery Channel gathers television programming about sharks every year and dubs it Shark Week. They hope you'll stay out of the water and on your couch, glued to your TV for Shark Week programming. With millions of people tuning…
Boat-Ed strives to shine a spotlight on a significant safety issue that is sometimes taken lightly but can lead to very serious and, at times, deadly consequences: boating under the influence of alcohol. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol use is one of the leading known…
Did you know that historically, July has been the most dangerous month for boating accidents and fatalities? 2022 was no different, with 973 reported accidents during the month of July. Of those accidents, 105 were fatal. What can we infer from this? Well, it's pretty simple, actually.
Boating, the sea, and tall tales go hand in hand. While you've probably swapped a holy mackerel of a story with your crew about things that have happened to you while out on your boat, how many of them are rooted in superstitions? Sailors have…
