Boating (33)

A man and woman on a boat, do you need a driver's license to drive a boat concept.

Do You Need a Driver's License to Drive a Boat?

Are you wondering: do you need a driver's license to drive a boat? The short answer? No. However, that doesn't mean there aren't other requirements and rules you need to follow to legally and safely operate a boat. Whether you're an occasional boater or frequent the…

A truck submerged underwater, boat launch failure concept.

How to Prevent and Manage a Boat Launch Failure

You're all set for a day out on the boat. You and a couple of friends are kidding about who will pull in the biggest fish, and bragging rights are on the table. You've launched the boat plenty of times and consider yourself a pro.

A boat in motion on the water, avoiding a boat accident concept.

Understanding the 6 Seconds Before a Boating Accident

Have you ever made a mistake and thought about the decisions leading up to it? It's almost like you're going through a movie frame by frame – dissecting how you could have done something differently. After a boating accident, participants, spectators, and investigators wonder what…

A person wearing a lifejacket jumping into the water, drowning prevention concept.

Drowning Prevention: The Common Causes of Drowning

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…

A man and child enjoy a jet ski on the water, boating safety concept.

Do You Need a License to Drive a Jet Ski?

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…