Category: Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

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

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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

Rules and etiquette of boating in Colorado

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Coast Guard has near-miss with drone

Source: Coast Guard helicopter has near-miss with drone in Washington state Read More

Drone comes close to hitting helicopter

PORT ANGELES — A Coast Guard aircrew came within 50 feet of hitting a drone in Port Angeles on Saturday, the Coast Guard said. Source:... Read More

‘Spring aboard’ and learn boating safety

It may still feel like winter, but spring is right around the corner. The Oregon State Marine Board encourages boaters and their passengers to take... Read More

Coast Guard practices cliff rescues

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