Category: Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

Kayaks, drunken boating pose risks

CEDAR RAPIDS — Boating enthusiasts in Iowa can breathe a sigh of relief the worst time of the year for debacles on lakes and rivers... Read More

ID your canoe or kayak

The Coast Guard wants to help anyone who’s in distress in the waters they patrol. Source: Read More

Boating Accidents

There have been a surprising. Number of fatal boating accidents in the last few days, which is why we to continue to encourage new boater... Read More

Routine

Well, it”s here, the end of Summer. We hope you had some fun, made some memories, and are ready to settle back into that daily... Read More

Boating safety tips for eclipse viewing

Experts provide boating safety tips so everyone can have an unforgettable time on the water. Source: Pamplin Media Group – Boating safety tips for eclipse... Read More

Eclipse boating safety tips

Source: Eclipse boating safety tips | News | thechronicleonline.com Read More

Falling Overboard

On of the most common ways people get injured or killed is by falling overboard while out boating. If the vessel is being operated safely... Read More

Jet skis

Just a quick reminder after seeing reports of a number of recent accidents involving jet skis, folks please be safe and don’t drive these things... Read More

Power lines

We were saddened to read of some young men who died when the mast of their sailboat hit a power line and electrocuted them. Though... Read More

Safe boating is smart boating

Kayaks are being sold at more locations and lower prices than in years past, with additional styles and options available as the sport grows in... Read More

Celebrate Smart

Summer celebrations more often than not involve adult beverages. If, anyone is planning on operating a motor vehicle, boat or car, that person needs to... Read More