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Eye-Opening Facts About the Cost of Boat Gas

Most boats are of a tailorable size under 26 feet. That means a lot of people are getting them fueled up at their local gas station—probably when they’re getting gas for their vehicle too. Others who ...

Florida Legislature approves Lucy's Law boating bill, but it was a watered-down version

The Florida Legislature passed Lucy's Law. Lucy's Law awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature to become law. The bill stiffens penalties for boating infractions, but doesn't require mandatory education.

New S.C. boating law for summer 2024: Safety certificate required for younger boaters

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCIV) — South Carolina has a new boating law that will make the summer of 2024 a little different than past summers. Boaters born on or after July 1, 2007 have to pass a boating safety ...

2026 Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo

Attend the 62nd Annual Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo January 29 – February 1 at the Mountain America Expo in Sandy. See & buy from hundreds of ...

Genuine Yamaha WaveRunner & Boat Accessories

Most riders don’t start the season thinking about accessories. They think about riding. The first warm weekend. The first long run. Everything feels fine at launch, and then small things

Boating: Coast Guard Auxiliary offers classes to reduce your risks

Reduce your risks at the helm of your boat on our local waters. Take a USCG-certified class to make you a safer boater.

DOBOR Seeks Public Input on Mala Boat Ramp Upgrades in Lahaina, West Maui

Hawaii's DOBOR seeks feedback on proposed Mala Boat Ramp upgrades, with a community meeting scheduled for input.

2021 could see record number of first-time boaters: Here's how to have a safe, fun outing

After more than a year of COVID-19 safety precautions and a long winter in many parts of the country, a day on the water may be just what the doctor ordered. The only problem: Lots of other people ...

KTVX-KUCW’s Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo Sweepstakes

Tickets to the 2026 Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo happening this week – Thursday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1 at the ...

The fun of late-season boating

Boating after Labor Day can provide a magical experience that helps sustain boaters through the dead of winter. The post The Fun of Late-Season Boating appeared first on Boating Mag.

A drunken boater forever changed this woman's life. Now she's on a mission.

Alex Otte knows all too well the dangers of driving − and especially boating − while intoxicated. And she learned that lesson long before she was old enough to take a sip of liquor. Now 27, Otte, who ...

Get the Facts: What are California's requirements for boat operators and what to do if a boat capsizes

EMAIL YOUR TIPS AND WE WILL LOOK INTO THEM. WE’RE WORKING TO LEARN IF EACH VICTIM IN SATURDAY’S CAPSIZED BOAT IN TAHOE HAD ACCESS TO A LIFE JACKET. EIGHT OF THE TEN PEOPLE ON BOARD DIED. A DOORDASH ...

July Fourth boaters warned about deadly waterfront danger with lifesaving summer tips

While summer boating brings great pleasure to most, one expert shared a bevy of resources for boaters to stay safe and avoid tragedy as water accident figures climb. Capt. Geoff Fahringer is a 50-year ...

Gov’t boating fee review: ‘We start over yet again’

The Government yesterday pledged to “review” the “competitiveness” of the boating fee hikes and accompanying regulatory reforms following the Prime Minister’s intervention, with marina industry chiefs asserting the sector feels as if “every five years we start over again”.

Stuart Boat Show opens with over 160 boats on display

The 52nd annual Stuart Boat Show has begun, featuring more than 160 boats and attracting over 20,000 attendees to Florida's ...

Coroner identifies 2 men killed in Grayson County boat crash on Rough River Lake

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The names of the two men killed in a deadly weekend boating crash on Rough River Lake have been released. The crash happened late in the night. Falls of Rough Volunteer Fire ...

Smith: Groups call on DNR to make it easier to enact ordinances on wake surfing

Public calls for increased regulation of wake-enhanced boating in Wisconsin took center stage at Wednesday's Natural Resources Board meeting in Madison. The form of boating involves use of a special ...

Capsized: Lives upended and lives saved during ‘freak’ storm on Lake Tahoe

Ken and Emilie Corcoran, a retired couple who summer at Lake Tahoe, remember the young family from across the street taking a walk toward the water. Josh Pickles, 37, and Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, San ...

Cops Make Disturbing Find After Boater Hit and Killed 10-Year-Old Girl on Popular Lake

A 40-year-old man accused of killing a 10-year-old girl and seriously injuring a woman presents a continued danger to others, prosecutors say, after police discovered 39 empty beer cans on his boat on ...

Can you legally drink on a boat in KY? You might be surprised by what the law allows

Is it legal to drink while boating in Kentucky? Here’s what to know about state law. Getty Images/iStockPhoto The temperature high in Lexington Monday is expected to reach a scorching 97 degrees ...