Boats and cars share something in common, Scott McDonald told the dozen or so folks gathered in a room at the United States Power Squadrons' building at Lakewood Yacht Club on Clear Lake this past ...

Boating can be a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous, even deadly. In 2022, recreational boating accidents claimed 636 lives and injured 2,222 people, according to the Coast Guard. Those 4,040 ...

The knowledge and skill level of recreational boaters when on the ocean has been an ongoing concern for officials in local coastal communities. To address this issue, legislation was introduced ...

Boating groups say North Carolina should require safety education training for all operators after three boating fatalities over the July 4 weekend. State law requires safety training only for boat ...

To say boating is popular is an understatement. Boating accidents are also on the rise, mostly due to a lack of training, preparation and safety sense. If you plan to pilot a boat, take a boating ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — A new house bill was filed in Florida ahead of the 2025 legislative session to require safety training for all boaters. “Lucy’s Law” will ensure that anyone driving a boat ...

Recreational boating groups are set for a show down with the Western Australian Government over plans to introduce compulsory training for boat operators. The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, ...