Boat Safety

Smart New Gear Designed For Boating Safety

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.

Lessons Learned From Sail Racer Vessel Abandonments

Crews from three boats competing in the Newport Bermuda Race found themselves far offshore with no better option than to abandon ship.

Captains, Mentors, Moms

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

Inflatable Life Jacket Care & Maintenance

These wonders of technology are lightweight and comfortable, but they do require regular inspections and maintenance to perform properly when needed.

New Boating Education Law In New England

The growing list of states requiring some form of safe boating education before taking the helm continues to grow with Massachusetts filling out the entire Northeast U.S.

TowBoatUS Lake Texoma Named Tower Of The Year

Owners of boat towing port on Texas-Oklahoma border say they have the "coolest job in the world."

Fishing Trip Unravels Into Fight For Survival

Five crew members credit personal locator beacon, received as a gift, for swift ocean rescue after boat sinks.