Category: Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

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

Too much sun

Too much sun can have some serious affects on one’s health and safety, as we learned the hard way. Take precautions to avoid being overexposed... Read More

Coast Guard issues updated water safety guidelines

Source: Coast Guard issues updated water safety guidelines | Suffolk Times Read More

There’s an app

We spend a lot of time reminding folks about boating safety, so we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the fact that there are loads... Read More

Propellor

Another day finds another 12-year old killed by being struck by a propellor, this time in New York. Another tragic accident, all the more reason... Read More

Pay Attention

Recently a 12 year old girl was run over and killed by a boat operated by her father while leaning to waterski. It seems she... Read More

Coast Guard Works To Weed Out Hoax Distress Calls

Every year, the Coast Guard wastes valuable resources and crew on as many as 150 fraud calls. Scott Simon talks with the Coast Guard’s Branch... Read More

Use Them

Safety devices and equipment are only useful when deployed or when we know how to use them, so take the time to do just that, Read More