Category: Safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

We had a sailboat flip over and a person drown yesterday, just outside of the Santa Barbara harbor. He wasn’t wearing a vest. Simple so... Read More

California is going through a bit of a heat wave right now which can cause health issues for some folks. It’s important to pay attention... Read More

Boats are not toys and shouldn’t be treated as such. Sure, they’re fun most of the time, even more so when they are taken care... Read More

The Coast Guard says the number of false distress calls it’s receiving from the Great Lakes has tripled this year. The number of emergency calls... Read More

The Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police are increasing their presence on the water to deter boating under the influence (BUI) prior to and... Read More