A kill-switch law has been passed in Texas following a boating accident in Port, Aransas, Texas. The law requires that boat operators of a motor boat 26 feet or less in length be physically connected to a boat’s emergency shutoff switch. Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill on June 10, 2019. It has been called “Kali’s Law” after 16-year-old Kali…
Hunters and Anglers as Boaters Hunting and fishing are sports that have a variety of safety rules and regulations. However, participants of these sports must remember that when they’re hunting…
All boats in Florida are required to carry a Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person aboard the boat. Additionally, boats 16 feet in length or greater must also carry a…
Laws in regards to boat safety equipment requirements vary depending on the state you’re boating in and the size of boat you’re operating. Minimum Florida Boat Safety Equipment Requirements In…
Alabama’s Life Jacket laws Every boat operated on Alabama’s waterways is required to carry one wearable (Type I, II, III or V), Coast Guard-approved life jacket or PFD for each…
‘Booze Cruise’ Rules, Risks & Penalties!
In order to legally drive a car in Canada, you must fully understand and respond to a variety of road signage; the same applies to driving a boat in Canadian…
Smart boaters know that it is always the best option to avoid rough weather and water conditions, but sometimes the weather can change unexpectedly. Navigating a boat may seem…
Boating weather and water conditions are unpredictable and can change in a heartbeat, so having an outline of your planned trip can help in times of emergency. A trip plan…
With summer now in full swing, we’re stoked to get on our PWC’s (… that’s a ‘personal watercraft’, more commonly known as a Jet Ski or Sea-Doo, etc) to rip…