<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>
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 445 people drowned in boating-related incidents in 2022. That's more than one person for every day of the year! A number of these deaths could have been prevented by taking proper safety precautions like wearing a life jacket, sailing sober, and…
Every summer, people of all ages get excited and practically race out to the waterfront for boating season. The weather is great, and you have everything you need for a safe, fun time on the water – at least, you think you do. You or…
While it isn't recent news, not everyone is up to date on the current laws regarding boating in California. For a little history, on January 1, 2018, California's latest boating education law went into effect, requiring all California boaters to carry the California Boater Card while operating a…
"So, how big is your boat?" People ask this question for one of two reasons: However, there's more to the question of "how big is your boat" than how it compares to others! A lot goes into owning a boat – just ask anyone who owns one.
It's not your boat; it's our boat. That's the first rule of a boat-sharing agreement. There is a lot of responsibility to owning a boat – most of it financial. Keeping up with year-round maintenance (including winterization) is another). So, a boat-sharing agreement can be handy for people who…
