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Pick the right PFD or lifejacket for your next outdoor boating activity. A comfortable PFD is more likely to be worn.

Cold water injury researchers and the U.S. Coast Guard have long known the value of lifejacket use. New York has started requiring the use of lifejackets in the winter.

Kids Don't Float is a water safety program that can make a major impact on reducing child & youth drowning incidents. Consider setting up a KDF program in your community

Be smart and wear your life jacket! PFDs come in many styles and built for different purposes. Learn more about PFDs at Suite101.

Recommendations for open water safety practices developed for pediatric health care providers provide useful safety information for everyone.

Summer is here, and Canadians are flocking to summer vacation spots and enjoying the outdoors. Safety in and on the water should be a priority for everyone.

The US NTSB Chairman points out the need to improve boating safety through children's wear of lifejackets, mandatory safety education and instruction for renters of PWCs.

The National Safe Boating Council encourages children to tell and show us how to be safer boaters by entering the 2008 Boating Safety Sidekicks Contest

Most boaters know how to be safe on the water throughout the year. Summer adds some unique challenges and here are a few specific summer boating safety suggestions.

Waterfront activities like boating and fishing demand precautions are taken to insure safety. Auckland is aiding in this effort through installation of lifesaving buoys.

The following suggestions represent a few of the safety gear items found aboard a safe vessel that should be checked before going out this boating season.

Before kayaking, pay close attention to the weather and consider what to wear. The right clothing is vital when you are out on the water and exposed to the elements.

With all the products on the market for canines these days, the most important may be items that create a safe environment for your dog no matter where you may roam.

A review of the accident and injury statistics show that responsible boaters can take a few simple steps to prevent most serious problems while on the water.

The cold wet winter weather poses unique risks for commercial fishermen operating in these intolerant waters. Irish Water Safety offers suggestions that benefit boaters.

Here is an outline of actions and items that should be part of your next safe paddling trip compiled by the American Canoe Association and United States Coast Guard

Alaska King Crab and commercial fishing in general is a risky occupation. Successful fishing crews can teach recreational boaters much about safe boating practices.

Does the ghost of the Canadian freighter Bannockburn still sail the stormy waters of Lake Superior, trying to find a safe harbour for her doomed crew ?

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary has developed an innovative boating safety course that offers participants some new options for gaining safety certifications in 42 states.

Propeller related injuries are very traumatic and underreported nationally. Fortunately they are easily prevented.

Irish Water Safety, an organization chartered under law in Ireland to promote water safety, offers fourteen tips to improve boating safety.

There are many boating safety related items that would made a great gift with lasting benefits for friends and family that are boaters.

An increase in recreational boating fatalities and a decrease in the number of registered boats was seen by the Coast Guard in 2008.

Solo boaters take additional responsibility for their personal safety. The joy of the ocean solitude is braced by the reality of the consequences of poor decision making

Boaters should resist the temptation to cut corners on safety equipment costs in times of financial uncertainty.

National research shows that commercial fishing vessel safety could greatly be improved along the west coast of the United States.

2008 saw limited fatalities among recreational boaters in Alaska and the Coast Guard offers suggestions on how to stay safe in Alaskan waters.

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The deepwater start is an important skill a windsurfer needs on a short board. It is vital because it is difficult to up-haul the sail on a short board.

The Government of Canada recognizes the risks boaters face operating in cold waters and has started a new educational effort to improve their safety.

Most people can learn to water ski in open water by remembering some key points: keep knees bent, arms straight and stay seated until the skis are flat on the water.

Like in Alaska, commercial fishing is the most dangerous occupation found in the United Kingdom. A study has been released to address this problem.

Use a pre-departure inspection checklist and look your boat over before each trip. A little time spent preparing for your next trip can save major headaches later.

Dog and cat owners who prefer not to fly can cross the Atlantic in style with their pets in tow on Cunard's Queen Mary 2

Learning to handle a canoe is a lot like learning to swim. Once a child masters the skills needed, their confidence will carry them through many tricky situations.

Boaters and governmental agencies shut down their boating operations every year for the winter. Proper preparation after haul out will make spring commissioning easier.

Fall is the time duck and other waterfowl hunters are out in the field. Taking a little time to prepare will make the next trip on a boat duck hunting safer for everyone

Here are ten perfectly good ways to get into trouble during your next boating trip. Most boating accidents are preventable, especially if these actions are avoided.

With the sinking of SS Athenia - bound for Quebec - Canada joined World War Two in September 1939. Canadians fought German U-boats for freedom of ocean transportation.

Silty water flowing through the once-elegant rooms, Empress of Ireland now sits 45 metres under the St. Lawrence, its interior disintegrated, its passengers long gone.

Access to Sailing provides educational and therapeutic sailing programs to empower disabled and disadvantaged youth and adults to achieve their full potential.

The 1914 Empress of Ireland sinking was no less tragic than that of the Titanic in 1912.