Tag: Safety

Source: U.S. Coast Guard, Juneau police test response capabilities with nuclear scenario Read More

In November 2016, four members of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s Southern Maryland Chapter were involved in a boating accident on the Potomac River during... Read More

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

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

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

Source: Spring Aboard: Take A Boating Safety Course | Boating Magazine Read More

As we head towards spring we’d like to remind folks that many areas offer safe boating courses through local organizations. If you haven’t taken one... Read More

Boating is a good way to earn a living, with a variety of ways to do that. Everything from maintenance to being a skipper is... Read More

Increasing safety is as simple as slowing down when boating in areas with a significant amount of vessel traffic, that one little thing can make... Read More

When the Coast Guard Reserve was authorized by an act of Congress on June 23, 1939, the Coast Guard was given a legislative mandate to... Read More

Boating in winter conditions can be fatal. The cold weather is not your friend, so take precautions and dress to stay warm. Read More