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A movie image of Robert Redford in All is Lost, best boating movies list.

Movies at Sea: 9 Great Boating Movies Everyone Should Watch

Watching movies is always fun, even when the flick is painfully bad. However, films are even more enjoyable when they feature our favorite hobby – boating! Below are the Boat-Ed team's choices for our favorite nautical-themed movies. Then, after you've watched these boating movies, make…

Aerial view of boats and a busy marina, boating season safety concept.

Words of Caution for a Safe Boating Season

For boaters, this is a familiar scenario: Your truck chases the last shreds of the night as there are hints of dawn. With only a few hours of driving left until you reach your destination, family and friends are in tow, some sleeping and others…

Close-up of hands tying a knot on a boat, boat safety concept.

Boat Safety: Emergency Rescue Stories

One of our favorite boat safety campaigns is National Safe Boating Week, which will take place May 18-24, 2024. During this week, every year, individuals and organizations act to increase the awareness of safe and responsible behaviors on the water. Boating is one of our nation's…

A pontoon boat at a dock out of the water with a U.S. flag flying nearby.

Boating Accident Statistics: The United States of Boating

Boating is a favorite leisure activity of many people across the country. However, along with a fun activity comes the opportunity for boating accidents, injuries, and even death. Our goal here at Boat-Ed is to help boaters prevent these things from happening — so you…

A boat pulls someone on a waterski, avoid drinking and boating concept.

What to Know About Drinking and Boating: A Deadly Mix

Before the thought of drinking on a boat crosses your mind, consider the physical and legal consequences of boating under the influence of alcohol. Not only is operating a boat while intoxicated illegal in all 50 states, but it's also dangerous and can have deadly consequences. Now, you may…