Safety & Prevention

Boating can be fun and relaxing for the whole family … provided you keep boating safety in mind for yourself, your passengers, and your boat. From in-depth articles on hurricane preparation and boat insurance to rules of the road, avoiding navigational hazards, and calling for a boat tow through TowBoatUS, you’ll find it here.

Person holding a Tower of the Year award plaque in front of a TowBoatU.S. step‑hull boat backdrop.

TowBoatUS Savannah Named Tower Of The Year

Dana Rutland of TowBoatU.S. Savannah shares the emotion, teamwork, and service values behind his 2026 Tower of the Year Award.

All A-Boarding Ladder

Capsizes Prompt Sea-Doo Switch Recall

Owners strongly urged to take safety precautions until repair work is completed.

Marine fuel‑water separator with a clear bowl containing collected water, shown mounted against a blue background

Clever New Water-In-Fuel Detection And Alert System

WIF‑Pro detects water buildup in fuel‑water separators and alerts boaters before filters are overwhelmed, helping prevent fuel contamination and engine damage with audible, visual, and MFD alerts.

Ocean Scout Pro

When BoatU.S. Magazine tested FLIR’s new Ocean Scout Pro portable thermal imaging monocular, we were convinced that seeing is believing

Boating Safety Gear

We’re always on the lookout for new and innovative safety gear and found these smartly engineered products at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show.

Cut The ECOS Lanyard

Wireless engine cutoff switches offer captains more range of motion and an additional layer of safety.

Ai Powered App Aims To Enhance Boating Safety

Created in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Pocket Captain puts information at boaters’ fingertips for fast answers to critical questions.

Captains Mentors Moms

These impressive women balance life on the water and aiding fellow boaters with plenty of responsibilities at home.