Boating Safety (43)

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10 Critical Tips for a Safe Boating Season

Whether you've taken a safety course and passed a boater exam (or not), boat operators must help everyone stay safe on the water. While boating is fun and relaxing, it's also dangerous without a good understanding of how to stay safe. In 2022, the U.S. Coast…

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How Do You Winterize a Boat? Follow Our Expert Guide 

When the temperatures become too cold to be out on the water, it’s time to winterize your boat. As a responsible boat owner, annual boat winterization is a “must-do” part of ongoing boat maintenance and care. However, many boat owners (especially in climates that don’t…

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10 Frequently Asked Boat Questions (and Answers)

It's impossible to know everything about safe boating – even with years of experience operating a boat on the water. Even with a boater safety course, practicing what you've learned about being safe on the water is the best way to round out your knowledge. However,…

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All About Lifejackets: Which One Do You Need?

If you've ever considered heading out for a day on the water without wearing a lifejacket, we hope you won't ever think that way again! A lifejacket can be the difference between life or death for someone in the water. In 2022, the U.S. Coast…

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How to Survive Cold Water Immersion

Even though it may be t-shirt weather and the air is warm, the water can still be very cold. Because most of us do not participate in cold water activities, we are unaware of how our bodies react in early and late-season conditions. Sudden immersion…