<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>
To avoid swamping your boat, keep all weight in the boat low and evenly distributed. You'll also face large waves head-on, and always anchor from the bow (rather than the stern). Swamping occurs when water gets over the edge of your vessel and overwhelms it,…
A trolling motor works by converting electrical energy from a battery into mechanical energy that then spins a propeller and moves a boat quietly through the water. Even if you have a sailboat or a smaller boat that you typically propel with paddles, you may…
A boat stern light must be a white light positioned at the rear of the vessel to shine aft and 67.5 degrees forward on each side. The light must provide visibility from a distance of at least two nautical miles for most recreational boats under…
If you can't find your boater safety card, add "replace boating card" to your to-do list so you stay in compliance on your local waterways. The good news is that you can request a replacement card from the agency that issued your original card. With…
Labor Day weekend is a staple of boating season. Stay safe on the water this holiday weekend by wearing a properly fitted life jacket and designating a completely sober boat operator. Falling just a few weeks before the official end of summer, Labor Day weekend…
