Safety is everything, and it all starts with wearing the right life jacket. At BOATsmart!, we’re all about having lots of fun on the water — and doing it safely. New York State is one of those places waiting for boats and watersports, especially in the summers when the water is warmer. With thousands of miles of waterfront, rivers and…
Here’s our guide to staying safe and legal with (and without) a drink in hand on California waters. Boating is one of the most fun things you can do in…
While recently boating throughout the many lakes and wonderful lock system of the Kawarthas, I was reminded of how critical it is to not just know how to appropriately operate…
Learn these 8 Boating Terms so You Aren’t Given Away as an Amateur – Boating for Beginners! If you’re a beginner boater, the world of boating may seem to be…
You’ve heard of the most common nautical knots – the bowline, the round-turn and two half-hitches, the sheet bend – and you may even know how to tie them. But…