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…
What happens if you commit a boating violation while on the water? Is it anything like what can happen if you violate the law while driving? For some states, yes! Those who commit boating violations in Florida must take a special "defensive driving" course for violators.
Most people now know the importance of wearing a properly fitted, USCG-approved life jacket while boating. However, year after year, hundreds of people tragically lose their lives on the water while not wearing a lifejacket. Why is that? Well, there's definitely a stigma associated with wearing lifejackets, especially among teens…
Boat-Ed strives to shine a spotlight on a significant safety issue that is sometimes taken lightly but can lead to very serious and, at times, deadly consequences: boating under the influence of alcohol. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol use is one of the leading known…
Did you know that historically, July has been the most dangerous month for boating accidents and fatalities? 2022 was no different, with 973 reported accidents during the month of July. Of those accidents, 105 were fatal. What can we infer from this? Well, it's pretty simple, actually.
