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June 12, 2020
Operation Dry Water and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) are reminding boaters throughout the summer boating season to boat sober. Unfortunately, alcohol use by both operators and passengers often becomes part of these activities, causing an increase in the number of injuries, incidents and fatalities on…
June 12, 2020
Recreational boating and water activities are enjoyed by millions of Americans each year. Boating safety advocates recommend all boaters and passengers not only have a life jacket, but wear it at all times while boating. Regardless of your age or experience level, the data shows the life jackets save lives.…
June 4, 2020
Each state determines the requirements for operating a powerboat, sailboat or personal watercraft (PWC) on the waters in its jurisdiction, and most require some sort of boating safety and education certificate, which may be called a boating license. In most cases the boat license course can be completed online, and…
June 3, 2020
The water is open! Take this opportunity to enjoy the outdoors safely, practice social distancing, and spend quality time with your family. National Fishing and Boating Week will take place June 6-14th, 2020. Learn more from our friends at Take Me Fishing.
May 19, 2020
The Memorial Day weekend holiday is the unofficial kick-off of the summer boating season. The National Safe Boating Council, a lead organization of the Safe Boating Campaign, encourages boaters to be responsible at all times while on the water. “In many areas, the water is open, however, it’s more important…