Category: Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

Boating season off to a deadly start

Source: Boating season off to a deadly start on Chesapeake Bay | WTOP Read More

Coast Guard inspects 300 local passenger boats each year

Source: Coast Guard inspects 300 local passenger boats each year, but depends on public to report issues – abcactionnews.com WFTS-TV Read More

Boating Classes

Boating safety is a big thing for us free at Harbor News. That’s why we tend to harp about it so much. We want folks... Read More

Spiderman coming to boating safety festival

Source: Superheroes for safety: Spiderman coming to boating safety festival Read More

Warmer Weather

The warner weather is bringing a lot of activity to the waters as marinas and boaters start to enjoy the season. Already, there have been... Read More

Pets too

Just a quick reminder for folks who are planning on spending time on their boats out on the water, wear a life vest. That goes... Read More

Boating Accidents

It’s still early in the boating season and already a number of fatal accidents have been reported. This is sad and points out the need... Read More

Boating tip: Safe boating courses save lives

Source: Boating tip: Safe boating courses save lives Read More

Coast Guard Advises Boaters Carry Radios

The name of the victim who died is not yet known. Source: Coast Guard Advises Boaters Carry Radios Following Boating Incid Read More

Power Squadron’s lease to end after 50 years

CHARLESTON — After almost 50 years of providing Charleston with boating safety and education courses from its building on the southeast corner of Boat Basin... Read More

Handrails

Boats have handrails for a reason, to help and keep boaters from falling. Get used to using them and make sure that they are maintained.... Read More