Coast Guard now requires cutoff switches on some boats
The provision applies to inboard, outboard and sterndrive models smaller than 26 feet.
Boating safety
Senate approves Coast Guard reauthorization
Safety is the focus of many new provisions.
Propeller guard law signed in New York
On Saturday, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed into law legislation that requires boats used for instructing minors to be equipped with propeller guards.
Accident investigation training now offered to ABYC members
The classes were previously offered only to maritime law enforcement officials and related personnel.
Maryland issues record BUIs on July Fourth holiday
Natural Resources Police arrested 14 people for boating while impaired and issued 634 citations.
Progressive Insurance releases results of safety survey
Results include how many boaters have struck a rock or dock, have had incidents of ‘boat rage’ and how many have left out the drain plug.
Industry touts safe boating
The boating industry is launching a full campaign on behalf of National Safe Boating Week, with groups issuing safety tips, videos and initiatives designed to bring awareness.
National Safe Boating Week kicks off Saturday
The National Safe Boating Council’s 60th annual Safe Boating Campaign starts with National Safe Boating Week that will take place May 19-25.
Oasis Marinas to host Sea Tow Foundation life jacket loaner stations
Nonprofit Sea Tow Foundation will partner with slip reservation company Oasis Marinas to host three life jacket loaner stations at marinas throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
Hidden, Deadly Danger in Marina Waters
When a transient boat pulls into one of the two Irish Boat Shop locations in Charlevoix and Harbor Springs, Mich., one of the first things that happens is an employee handing the boat owner a piece of paper.
VIDEO: Teenagers rescue two families in Florida Keys
Two teenagers helped rescue six people, including a 4-year-old and a 3-month-old, from the water in the Florida Keys after their boat capsized.