Safe Boating (49)

A man wearing a life jacket on a boat, Type 3 life jackets concept.

What Are Type 3 Life Jackets, and When Should You Wear One?

The variety of life jackets on the market reflects the diversity and changing requirements of water sports and boating activities. While any life jacket is better than none, matching the jacket type to your intended purposes out on the water will make you more comfortable,…

Aerial view of boats and a busy marina, boating season safety concept.

Words of Caution for a Safe Boating Season

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…

Close-up of hands tying a knot on a boat, boat safety concept.

Boat Safety: Emergency Rescue Stories

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…

A boat pulls someone on a waterski, avoid drinking and boating concept.

What to Know About Drinking and Boating: A Deadly Mix

Before the thought of drinking on a boat crosses your mind, consider the physical and legal consequences of boating under the influence of alcohol. Not only is operating a boat while intoxicated illegal in all 50 states, but it's also dangerous and can have deadly consequences. Now, you may…