Safe Boating (91)

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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…

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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…

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Lifesaving Style: Which Life Jacket Do You Need?

Updated June 17, 2025 A safe day on the water is a perfect day on the water. So, if you're thinking of going out on the water without a life jacket, think again! Life jackets (also known as Personal Flotation Devices or PFDs) can literally be the difference between…

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10 Essential Boating Safety Tips

In a report published in 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 4,040 boating incidents that resulted in 636 deaths, 2,222 injuries, and about $63 million in property damage in 2022. 74% of the deaths occurred on boats where operators did not have boating safety instruction, with operator…