Before You Go Boating
There are several things to consider when it comes to boating safety. Each year in the United States, hundreds of fatalities occur due to a variety of factors related to recreational boating.
In this article program, we will focus on boating safety requirements and topics that every recreational boater should know about before engaging in this [...]
Water/boating Safety
It is estimated that recreational and commercial boating has nearly tripled over the last decade, with over 14 million boats and personal watercraft currently registered in the United States today. The number of boats has increased by over 2 million since the late 1980’s, crowding the limited space of our country’s rivers, lakes, and waterways. [...]
Ahoy Mates, Boating Safety and Security is Just as Important as Personal Safety
Here we are, out on the water and enjoying every minute of it. We spot a Tiki Bar at a marina and decide to dock, get something to eat and have a cold non-alcoholic drink. Just like drinking and driving, alcohol and boating do not mix. It is also against the law.
Thieves are always looking [...]
Boating and Water Craft Lake Safety ” Stay With the Boat”
It’s a standard and well known fact on dry land that in the event of trouble on the lake or on the water the basic water safety boating rule is “Stay with the Boat”. Never have truer and more accurate words been pronounced when it comes to boating safety - whether it be for recreational [...]
Florida Marine Industry Supports Boating Safety
Florida is the perfect for getting out on the water with family and friends, but a boating accident could not only ruin the day, it could cost lives.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) are encouraging all to be safe year round and here are a few reminders.
- Drinking and boating don’t mix, and now [...]