Boating (46)

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…

People relaxing on a boat after getting their California Boater Card.

California Boater Card: A Comprehensive Guide [2025 Update]

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…

Boats docked at a marina, boat size concept.

Why Boat Size Matters

"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.

Close-up of a handshake, boat-sharing agreement concept.

The Keys to a Successful Boat-Sharing Agreement

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…