Boating
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PFD Maintenance for Safe Boating Week Reminder from Mustang Survival
Newest PFD and Maintenance Checklist underscore the brand’s mission to save lives Bellingham, WA – Mustang Survival®, the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, has created a comprehensive Guide for PFD Inspection and Maintenance (available for download) for recreational boaters in recognition of National Safe Boating Week (May 19-25, 2018). As warmer weather spreads across the country, many are readying their boats to hit the water and Mustang Survival reminds everyone to have fun and stay safe this summer by wearing the correct personal flotation device suitable for each water activity.
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Life jacket exchanges set for TODAY to kick off Safe Boating Week
National Safe Boating Week is all about encouraging responsible boating and life jacket wear every time boaters are on the water. As we enter boating season, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is kicking off the initiative on May 19 by hosting life jacket exchange events throughout the state. The goal is to make sure that no one has an excuse for not wearing a life jacket — people can swap old, worn-out life jackets for a brand new one in the appropriate size.
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Boating Accident Kills Fisherman on Lake Conroe
All three men had on life jackets. As they tried to make it to the shore, Robbins became distressed and fell unconscious.
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Free Online Boating Courses This Week Through March 24
Next week, Mar. 18-24, is a great time to take a boating safety course. Why? It’s perfect timing just before the start of the boating and fishing season and the week-long ‘Spring Aboard’ public service campaign makes it easy for boaters to take a boating safety course. The educational effort is a partnership of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), government, and nonprofit partners including the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water.
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Copperopolis man faces 13 years | Found guilty of boating under the influence at Lake Tulloch
As a Calaveras County Superior Court clerk read out the guilty verdict on Monday afternoon for Dean Payne, a Copperopolis man accused of injuring two women on Lake Tulloch while under the influence of alcohol, Payne began to slump.
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February Marks California Boating Congress
California, with its abundance of rivers, lakes, Delta and coastal waterways, is one of the largest boating states in the nation. Mr. Newsome will be highlighting the importance and economic impact of boating in the state, including the numerous jobs and associated businesses revolving around recreational boating activity. The boating industry contributes more than $9.6 Billion annually to the state economy, a fact that many of our state legislators and regulators need to be reminded of.
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Free Online Boating Safety Course from BoatUS
The BoatUS Foundation's boating safety course is the only free online educational tool that helps boaters obtain their state's boating safety education certification easily and affordably. To help keep the course free, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit is asking for tax-deductible donations to help educate the next generation of recreational boaters.
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Cold Water Boating Tips
Enjoying the marine environment doesn't have to stop when the warm weather ends! As the temperature begins to drop, fish and marine mammals are stirring around our local waters in preparation of winter. This change of seasons offers ample opportunities for fishing as well as wildlife viewing from our shores or even closer, from the water.
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Boating Accident Investigation Course
A one-of-its-kind boating accident investigation course took place at Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) headquarters in Phoenix last week. The goal for the more than 30 watercraft officers attending from across the U.S. and Canada was to advance their skills in accident investigation through in-classroom instruction and hands-on examination of staged boating collisions.
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Customize maps on your Boating app
The Navionics Boating app offers a rich set of invaluable features, allowing you to easilycustomize the map to fit your needs!
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On-the-water experience hubs will bring fishing and boating experiences to urban audiences
Pilot Take Me Fishing First Catch Centers to Cultivate the Next Generation of Anglers On-the-water experience hubs will bring fishing and boating experiences to urban audiences
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New Arizona Boating Regulations and Fees Now in Effect
Boating and watercraft regulation changes aimed at increasing customer service and public safety on Arizona's waterways went into effect Saturday, Aug. 5.
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15 new film shorts from BoatUS | How-To Fix and Do Boating Projects
What are the common boating tasks that drive boat owners to ask for help? Editors at BoatUS Magazine, the trusted voice of American boating, compiled a list of the top topics and announced the kickoff of a "BoatUS Summer How-to Film Festival" today with the release of 15 short, easily-watchable videos.
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National Media On The Water with Discover Boating
Discover Boating hosted national media on the water last week in New York and Boston to help media experience boating firsthand and spur on-water story ideas. National media that attended inlcuded Men's Journal, SELF, Shape, Women's Health, NY Mag, Forbes Life, Conde Nast Traveler, Food Network, National Geographic Adventures, Paste, People Home & Travel and Health.
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Free Arizona Fishing Clinics June 3-11 Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week
You can fish Arizona waters for free this Saturday, making this an ideal time to take the family out for some fun and relaxing outdoor recreation. Arizona's Free Fishing Day will be celebrated on June 3 this year as part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 3-11.
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California Boaters Can Now Take Free Boating Safety Course at Home
BoatUS Foundation online boating safety course approved by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways
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2017 ISE Sacramento Show Guide
International Sportsmens Expo, ISE, ISE Sacramento, Boating, Hunting, Fishing, Boat Show, Outdoor Show,
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So far this year, 88 people died on Texas rivers and lakes
AUSTIN— In the first eight months of 2016, 88 people died on Texas rivers and lakes due to drowning, trauma and other causes. Many of these tragedies can be avoided, which is why Texas game wardens are asking boaters, anglers and swimmers to make a promise to friends and family during the Labor Day holiday weekend to stay safe out on the water and follow these basic guidelines:
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Aqualuma Merges with Tides Marine
Former Aqualuma US Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Alexandra Bader, has been named President of the new Aqualuma division within Tides Marine.
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Wear a Life Jacket – Your Life Could Depend on it
Since boating season started to ramp up in April, 11 boaters have died from drowning across the state. None of the victims were wearing a life jacket.
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