So, you’re ready to dip your toes into boating, or maybe you already own a boat and are thinking of upgrading your boat’s horsepower. There are a lot of different horsepower options available today, so it can be daunting to figure out how to make the right choice. In order to find the right horsepower …
The simple answer is yes, you can boat in the dark. As long as you’re taking the necessary steps to stay safe and prepared, boating at night can be very enjoyable. Here are a few things you should keep in mind before you decide to venture out on the water after the sun goes down. …
Understanding right-of-way rules on the water is important, and many boaters fail to do so. Right-of-way rules are taught in boating education programs, but many boaters either don’t take the program or forget. If you haven’t taken a boating education program, make sure that you aren’t required to by your state. Many states require boaters …
Jet skis can provide lots of fun for you and your family; however, everyone who drives them needs to make sure they know how to operate them safely. According to the USCG, about 800-900 injuries happen, and around 40-50 people die each year from jet skis. This is the second highest among boat types, just …
The perfect boating excursion should end with fun memories and stronger bonds with your boating companions. But unfortunately, boating accidents do happen, especially when you let your guard down. And there are dangerous consequences when an accident occurs. For instance, in 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard recorded 4,439 boating accidents that involved 658 deaths and …
If you’re like me, you don’t usually let the wind deter you from heading out on the water on your one Saturday afternoon a week. Although there are times that the wind is so strong it makes boating unsafe, there are plenty of tips and tricks you can learn to make boating in the wind …
If you’ve ever been pulled over by the coast guard, you know that there are many different requirements that they have because you were probably missing one. In this article, not only will I go over all of these safety requirements by the U.S. Coast Guard, but also more safety equipment that I recommend having …
When out boating on the water, a thunderstorm is one of the most dangerous things that can happen. In a huge open space such as a lake or ocean, things such as boats are much more susceptible to getting struck by lightning than if they were on land. This is because, in an open area …
One of the greatest enigmas in the wakeboarding world is whether you should wear a helmet or not. For the longest time people would argue, but there was never any real data that suggested any sort of conclusion until now. So, I’ll get to that data later, but here’s the quick answer: Yes, Helmets do …
Although very hard at first, wakeboarding is a lot of fun once you finally learn how. The fun never stops as you slowly get better and learn many tricks. What many people fail to realize though is the danger in wakeboarding. A study from the U.S. National Library of Medicine showed that around 47.9% of …
