Boating Safety
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New Educational Video Highlights Risks for Hunters and Anglers
America’s Boating Channel has released a new video, “Hunting and Fishing in Boats,” highlighting the importance of safe boating practices…
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America’s Boating Channel Debuts Fueling a Boat Video
A new video from America’s Boating Channel®, “Fueling a Boat,” gives recreational boaters a concise, visual guide to fueling safely and reducing…
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Boaters Urged to Put Safety First This Labor Day Weekend
With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, millions of Americans are expected to spend the long weekend…
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Top Tips for Safe Labor Day Boating Fun
Labor Day, recognized as the traditional close of summer, is one of the busiest boating weekends of the year. The…
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Advancements in Life Jacket Technology, Design and Comfort
Life jacket technology has advanced dramatically since the early 1800s, when mariners first began stuffing canvas vests with blocks of…
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New Video Explores Chart Plotting Apps for Safer Navigation
As smartphones and tablets become increasingly common at the helm, America’s Boating Club | United States Power Squadrons has released…
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Know Your Limits Before You Cast Off: A Captain’s Guide to Boating Safety
The boaters who enjoy summer most tend to have one thing in common: they ensure everyone on board is safe.…
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New Educational Video Helps Boaters Make Safe Departure Decisions
America’s Boating Channel recently released a new educational video that aims to help recreational boaters confidently make critical go/no-go decisions…
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America’s Boating Club Urges Safety and Sobriety on the Water This Fourth of July
As boaters take to the water this holiday weekend to celebrate Independence Day, America’s Boating Club | United States Power…
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Key Tips for Strengthening Boating Safety Messaging
The Sea Tow Foundation, a national non-profit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, just released the final report from a…
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Top Boating Safety Tips for Enjoying Fourth of July
This Fourth of July, boaters should be well prepared to navigate the historic crowds expected to participate in fun and…
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BoatUS Foundation Highlights Safety Tips for National Safe Boating Week
Nation Safe Boating Week is in full swing, beginning on May 16th and running until May 22nd. In leu of…
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WSF Shares 8 Boating Tips for a Fun and Safe Summer
As the traditional opening of the summer boating season approaches this Memorial Day, the Water Sports Foundation (WSF) encourages boaters…
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A Practical Guide To Boating Accidents
Boating offers freedom, relaxation and recreation, though it also comes with real safety risks. Accidents on the water can happen…
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Water Sports Foundation Offers 5 Tips for Paddlesports Season Fun
As spring unfolds across the United States, paddlers are eagerly returning to the water to mark the unofficial start of…
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NBSAC appoints Ted Sensenbrenner of BoatUS as representative
Sensenbrenner is charged as one of seven individuals representing national recreational boating organization and public interests on the 21-member committee.
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It’s the little things that’ll get you, how to avoid boating mistakes
You obey the pedestrian crossing signals but trip on the curb. Wear safety glasses but saw through a power cord.…
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Capsized or swamped, stay with the boat!
It can seemingly happen in a heartbeat: a following wave stuffs and rolls your boat, and you’re in the water.…
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File a float plan: Help others help you
OK, for the moment, don’t think of yourself as the boater in peril. Instead, imagine yourself as the loved one…
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Boating accident? Don’t forget to report!
Crack up your car, and the responding police officer, sheriff’s deputy or state trooper files any required report. If you’re…
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