Boaters’ Rights

BoatUS Concerned About Potential AIS Tracking Of Recreational Boaters

This now-vital tool in marine safety and national security could someday be used to track recreational vessel location and speed. Is that OK?

Rules For Entering The Bahamas By Boat

Recent boardings in the Bahamas, one of the most popular destinations for East Coast boaters, has cruisers wondering what to expect.

For Boaters, Fine Lines Come With State Borders

Before you navigate your boat from one state's waters to the next, be sure you know whether or not you need a boater education certificate.

The Night Dan Richter Got More Than He Bargained For ...

It started out simply enough, as a quick father-son nighttime fishing trip into Mexican waters. And then Dan drove his boat over an expensive tuna pen, and the Mexican Navy arrived.