Always have a float plan that includes destination, needed items, weather, and tides. Essential items include life jackets, first aid kits, navigation tools, and a VHF radio. Be aware of tides and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Conservation Police shared some boating safety tips on Tuesday. This is part of National Safe Boating Week, which ...

NewsChannel 13 went boating with Alpin Haus employees on the Great Sacandaga Lake for some boating safety tips. It comes amid a number of boating tragedies in our area. Alpin Haus said boaters should ...

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - As we start to see warmer temperatures here in Eastern Iowa, marinas are opening and many people are dusting off their boats for the season. But a nice day on the water ...

Texas Game Wardens and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are urging boaters to make safety a top priority during National Safe Boating Week. Boating week begins on Saturday, May 17 and ends ...

It's sunny and warm, the cooler is stocked with cold ones and the motor purrs as you pull away from the Newport Launch Ramp, push the throttle down and blast under the East Channel Bridge. But why the ...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Coast Guard Auxiliary are celebrating National Safe Boating Week this week. In honor of National Safe Boating Week, the ...

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 ...

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, many in West Michigan will head to the water. Thousands are expected to take to the beach and onto boats for the holiday, and the Van ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With National Safe Boating Week coming up, the New Mexico State Parks Division is reminding visitors to stay safe on the water. Safe Boating Week is May 18 – 24, ahead of Memorial ...