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 readily accessible, Coast Guard-approved throwable device (i.e. a Type IV PFD). Children’s Life Jacket Laws In Florida, passengers 6 years of age and under must wear a Coast Guard-approved, Type…
Manitoba’s Best Boating Lakes Manitoba has got the boating lifestyle down to a science. Known as the Land of 100,000 Lakes, there’s no shortage of boating destinations to choose from….
Boating in Ohio Going boating in Ohio? Ohios ‘back yard’ is an awesome playground for outdoor enthusiasts. During the warm weather season, it’s all about the boating! This state boasts…
There are many reasons to get out on the boat this season. Fishing for freshwater fish is on the top of this list in Fall! The months from September to late November…
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 person on board or being towed by the boat. If a Type V is used, it must be approved for the activity at hand. All life jackets and PFDs must be…
What is Fishbrain? It had been years since I’d fished for largemouth bass. Fly casting for trout and steelies had devoured my angling time, but when my husband David and…
Going boating in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia has over 13,000 km of changing coastal landscape from end-to-end. There are breathtaking sights to behold while boating in this province such as…
Boating in Prince Edward Island Going boating in Prince Edward Island? PEI is Canada’s smallest province. It has 23 beaches and over 1,000 km of coastline. There’s no shortage of…
Alaska’s Popular Boating Trips With popular boating and paddling tours located all over the state of Alaska, your on-water activity options are limitless. A few of the best boating lakes…