Category: Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

5 mph boating speed limit enacted at Folsom Lake

Source: 5 mph boating speed limit enacted at Folsom Lake. Here’s why Read More

2nd boat capsizes off Sonoma County coast near Bodega Bay

Source: 2nd boat capsizes off Sonoma County coast near Bodega Bay; 1 dead, 1 missing – CBS San Francisco Read More

Colder water brings increased danger for boaters

Source: Colder water brings increased danger for boaters, paddlers as winter approaches – Twin Cities Read More

Cold Weather and Boating

Boating in cold weather comes with unique risks that can be far more dangerous than they appear, particularly due to the combined effects of water... Read More

Watch Out for Hypothermia

Hypothermia happens when the body temperature drops below the normal range, usually due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Recognizing hypothermia is essential because it... Read More

Reminder: All Pennsylvania boaters must wear life jackets

Source: Reminder: All Pennsylvania boaters must wear life jackets during cold-water boating season, which begins Nov. 1 | fox43.com Read More

Colder water brings increased danger for boaters

Source: Colder water brings increased danger for boaters, paddlers as winter approaches – Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota Read More

Douglas Lake cleanup has only just begun

Tennessee Source: Douglas Lake cleanup has only just begun after boating, water contact warnings | WATE 6 On Your Side Read More

Over 7,000 Officers Combat Boating Under the Influence Nationwide During ‘Operation Dry Water’

Source: Over 7,000 Officers Combat Boating Under the Influence Nationwide During ‘Operation Dry Water’ Read More

Harbor Patrol Officers Will No Longer Carry Weapons

Source: Harbor Patrol Officers Will No Longer Carry Weapons; Duties Remain the Same – The Santa Barbara Independent Read More

Hurricane Boat Preparation: Tips You’ll Want to Safeguard Your Vessel

Source: Hurricane Boat Preparation: Tips You’ll Want to Safeguard Your Vessel – Southern Boating Read More