by Joseph | Aug 15, 2023 | Safety
Credit: America’s Boating Channel Yes, folks passengers on your boat should have some knowledge of boating safety. What skills does a passenger need? If your boat operator becomes incapacitated, spouses and children old enough to learn should know how to...
by Joseph | Oct 25, 2022 | Safety
Image Credit: king-animal.blogspot.com Yes, folks. A bull shark was recently found dead in a river in Manchester, Ohio. The shark was found floating near the shore and seemed to be following groups of bass common in the area because of the abundance of small...
by Joseph | Oct 15, 2022 | Safety
Cold Water Boating Boating in cold weather can be exhilarating, but it also puts you at risk of falling into dangerously cold waters. Even boating in warm weather can be dangerous if the water is much colder than the air. Be Prepared As a general rule, if the air and...
by Joseph | Sep 30, 2022 | Safety
Marine Communications Can you Hear Me?Cell Phone vs. VHF RadioHaving a cell phone on board allows you to keep in touch with land-based contacts and businesses easily. They are very convenient but in some situations they shouldn’t be used in place of a very high...
by Joseph | Jul 2, 2022 | Safety
Discover Boating – © Matt Knighton Take a Boating Course, No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules and practices before leaving the dock. Below are a few safety tips to help you boat responsibly...
by Joseph | Apr 2, 2022 | Safety
Both the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons have certified vessel examiners who will perform a free Vessel Safety Check (“VSC”) at your boat, at a time of mutual convenience. There is no charge, and no consequences if you...
