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As NY’s boating season gets underway, boaters must now carry safety certificate

With recreational boating season finally underway in Upstate NY, boat operators need to be certified under Brianna’s Law, which took effect in January. Brianna’s Law requires all operators of ...

After deadliest boating season on record, DNR emphasizing 'Wear It' and 'Dry Water' campaigns

State officials documented 28 fatalities from boating accidents in 2023, the most in Wisconsin history, according to Department of Natural Resources reports. The leading factors in the grim record are ...

What happens when your boat breaks down right before the deadliest bar on Earth

Boat repairs weren’t optional: the centerboard slopped dangerously, seals leaked, and winter weather made everything harder. And waiting outside was the Columbia River Bar, responsible for thousands ...

Nathan Carman made faulty repairs to boat before it sank, killing his mother, judge rules

A Vermont man accused of staging his mother's drowning death on a fishing trip made improper modifications to the boat shortly before it sank, a judge has ruled. US District Judge John McConnell on ...

Florida leads the nation in recreational boats. See which county has the most registered boats

Florida leads the nation in the number of recreational boats with over 1 million registered in 2022, according to a report released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The state ...

New Oregon law ups boating fee, requires all boats to get permit to fight invasive species

Oregon will increase boating permit costs and expand permit requirements to all boats, including kayaks and paddleboards, starting Jan. 1, 2026. The measure will fund increased inspections and aims to ...

Don’t overlook the role boating plays in shaping Minnesota’s economic landscape

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Florida, dubbed 'Boating Capital of the World' by the FWC, is also the most dangerous

Florida leads the nation in boating fatalities with 81 deaths in 2024, a 22-death increase from 2023. Collisions with fixed objects were the most common type of accident, and most operators involved ...

Boating in California can be deadly. Here’s how to stay safe this summer

Deputies rescue a man who had jumped off a boat “for fun” and was found by a fisherman near the Merced River. MERCED COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Summer means more time on California’s lakes and rivers — ...

What to do in a Lightning Storm on a Boat

Powerful, dangerous, highly unpredictable — all are common descriptions of lightning storms. A direct strike that results only in ringing ears and a few roasted electronics would be considered lucky.

Boating Deaths Down…With One Exception

This article contains information on the increased fatalities related to paddle craft (such as kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards) as reported by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). It includes data on incidents, demographics, environmental conditions, and contributing factors.

‘Lucy’s Law,’ named after teen killed in Biscayne Bay boat crash, passes in session’s final hours

A bill that came about after a boat pilot was charged initially with only minor misdemeanors in a crash that took the life of a 17-year-old Miami girl overwhelmingly passed the Florida Legislature ...

11 Sea-Worthy Gadgets To Level Up Your Boating Experience

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you love spending time at sea, there's a good chance you enjoy navigating your way through the waters on your boat. While that can be a fun ...

C&M Traditional Boat Repairs: Specialist Wooden Boatbuilding

Carl Richardson pays a visit to the upper Thames and discovers a wooden world full of good people, good vibes and hot ...

Smith: Wake-enhanced boating topics remain at the surface in Wisconsin

Debate continues in Wisconsin regarding wake-enhanced boating and its impact on lakes. Legal challenges to local wake-boating ordinances are underway, with one case moved to federal court. More towns ...

10 Of The World’s Coolest Boating Experiences For Travelers

Experience boating trips in traditional vessels on the Nile with Nour El Nil. If you really want to experience all of the wonders Earth has to offer, you’ll need to get on a boat. After all, water ...

The best boating town in America is in the midwest

A new study from BoatBooker has revealed an unexpected champion in the world of U.S. boating destinations. The post The best boating town in America is in the midwest appeared first on The Manual.

Chesapeake Bay Boat Show announces return to state fairgrounds

The fifth annual Chesapeake Bay Boat Show is set to return to the Maryland State Fairgrounds site in Timonium from Feb. 5 to ...

Boater charged with DWI after crash kills 10-year-old girl swimming on Harris Lake

A man facing DWI charges is accused of crashing a boat on Harris Lake in Chatham County, hitting a woman and child while they were swimming, according to warrants. The 10-year-old girl died, and the ...

What happens when your boat breaks down right before the deadliest bar on Earth

Boat repairs weren’t optional: the centerboard slopped dangerously, seals leaked, and winter weather made everything harder. And waiting outside was the Columbia River Bar, responsible for thousands of wrecks and hundreds of lost sailors. Day after day, storms kept the bar closed until a small window finally opened. He took it—and crossed into a rumbling Pacific under strong wind and confused seas.