Most boating incidents occur in good visibility and calm waters. Essential safety items include life jackets, visual and audio signals, and a VHF radio. A first aid kit, GPS, and fire extinguisher are ...

Before leaving the dock, a thorough safety check-including life jackets, VHF radio, and engine systems-can make all the difference in avoiding trouble on the water. At My Hat/stock.adobe.com There's ...

Hundreds of lives are lost each year on U.S. waterways due to recreational boating accidents that can be prevented, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Last summer, 564 deaths and 2,126 non-fatal ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Expect lakes and rivers to be filled with watercrafts of all kind this weekend. Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the boating season and conservation officers in both ...

DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) -With Memorial Day weekend in just a few days, officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources are offering tips on how you can stay safe out on the water. Life jackets ...

CHOUTEAU, Okla. — The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) Police Department is sharing some tips on how to be safe over the Fourth of July holiday. They are reminding everyone to boat and float safe, be ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Rockport Police Department is increasing patrols this holiday to keep everyone safe in the waters this weekend. Police want to remind everyone to stay safe and responsible ...