Must-Know Boating Safety Tips
Posted: May 17, 2024
As the weather gets warmer, this could mean spending the day on the water. Whether it’s a day sail or boating around a lake, it’s helpful to brush up on boating safety best practices to help avoid an accident. In 2022, 636 people lost their lives in boating accidents, according to the United States Coast Guard. Another 2,222 were injured in 4,040 total boating accidents...
Life jackets: Three ways to ‘Wear It’
Posted: June 9, 2016
Most boaters know they’re required to have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket on board for every passenger. But having the jackets on board isn't the same thing as wearing them. The good news is that today’s life jackets are much more comfortable, lightweight, and stylish than the bulky style most boaters remember. Some life jackets use inflatable technologies. They may resemble a pair of...