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…
Boating safely at night requires slowing down, maintaining sharp focus, and using proper navigation lights without creating a blinding glare for other boaters. Boating can be fun just about any time the weather is nice. If you're interested in night time boating, though, you need…
Summer boating is the highest-risk period on the water. US Coast Guard (USCG) statistics show peak fatalities in July and August caused by high traffic, alcohol use, and inexperienced operators. To ensure your safety and that of your passengers: In this guide, we explore summer…
Life jackets, also called personal flotation devices (PFDs), are classified into five types based on water conditions and use. Each type provides buoyancy to help keep a person afloat and improve survival in the water. Every year, there are deaths out on the water that…
Capsize means a boat overturns, flipping onto its side or upside down in the water. This is often caused by strong waves, improper weight distribution, wind, or sudden movement onboard. Note that capsizing is different from swamping, where water fills the boat without overturning. With…
