Did you know it took 63 years for Father's Day to be officially recognized? Congress believed it would become commercialized. However, thanks to the persistence of many people, including Presidents Wilson, Coolidge, Johnson, and Nixon, Father's Day is now the third Sunday in June. Sure,…
How quickly can a fun day on the water turn into tragedy? You might be surprised at how fast a boating accident can happen when you least expect it. In an instant, a fun trip to the lake turned into a life-changing tragedy for the Parker family…
Watching movies is always fun, even when the flick is painfully bad. However, films are even more enjoyable when they feature our favorite hobby – boating! Below are the Boat-Ed team's choices for our favorite nautical-themed movies. Then, after you've watched these boating movies, make…
For boaters, this is a familiar scenario: Your truck chases the last shreds of the night as there are hints of dawn. With only a few hours of driving left until you reach your destination, family and friends are in tow, some sleeping and others…
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…
