Safety (24)

A large shark in the water representing shark week

It's Shark Week! 4 Reasons Why Sharks Are a Big Deal

In case you don't already know, the Discovery Channel gathers television programming about sharks every year and dubs it Shark Week. They hope you'll stay out of the water and on your couch, glued to your TV for Shark Week programming. With millions of people tuning…

Adults wearing lifejackets in a boat, no boating under the inflluence concept.

Facts About Boating Under the Influence #NeverBUI

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…

Boaters wearing lifejackets practice safe boating tips.

Boat-Ed's 5 Safe Boating Tips for the July 4th Weekend

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.

Aerial view of people on paddle boards on calm water, paddlesports concept.

Accidents and Facts: A Closer Look at Paddlesports

Boating is a very inclusive activity, and depending on where you are in the country, boating can mean very different things. The average person likely thinks of boating as a recreational activity involving a powerboat, sailboat, or personal watercraft (PWC). However, anyone who's been around…