Articles related to "Recreational Boating Safety"



Automatic Identification System
Position and safety data transmitted by commercial vessels is freely available to recreational boaters that purchase readily available AIS receivers
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State Boating Education Law Update
Keep up with the ever changing State rules and regulations concerning safe boating.
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Alaska Sees Low Recreational Boating Fatalities
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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2007 Safe Boating Campaign
The 2007 North American Safe Boating Campaign is underway and offers many new programs aimed at improving boating safety.
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NTSB Chairman Comments on Boating Safety Demands
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.
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Recreational Boating Fatalities Increase
An increase in recreational boating fatalities and a decrease in the number of registered boats was seen by the Coast Guard in 2008.
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Top Ten Boating Safety Tips
Here is a short list of ten suggestions that will help you be a safer boater from a major marine insurance company.
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The NTSB Most Wanted
Discover what the National Transportation Safety Board has identified as critical needs for improving boating safety in the United States
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Avoid Boating Under the Influence BUI
Many boaters see little harm in drinking alcohol while out on the water. Safety statistics and research prove otherwise, it is a dangerous and preventable practice.
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Decrease of Deaths on the Water
There was a decrease in deaths in 2007 related to recreational boating. However data shows a significant rise in the number of accidents, injuries, and property damage.
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Reduce Propeller Injuries
Spinning propellers can cause serious injury and death. Learn more about preventing these injuries and the new technology available to help in the effort
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Women on the Water (WOW)
MarineMax has a unique program underway to introduce women to boating and boat operations. The future of boating will depend on developing programs like this.
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Coast Guard Search and Rescue Resources
The U.S. Coast Guard employs a number of systems and technologies to bolster its ability to perform search and rescue missions. These tools make the water safer for all.
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The Value of Wearing a Lifejacket in Cold Waters
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.
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