DE-WINTERIZATION CHECKLIST
De-winterization Checklist To start a boat de-winterization checklist, you should first consult your boat’s owner or service manual. This will be your first step. Your spring prep is directly related to the comprehensive winterizing of your engine and boat systems. Basically, the more you do or have done for winter layup, the better your chances […]
GETTING YOUR BOAT READY THIS SPRING
Getting Your Boat Ready this Spring Getting your boat ready for spring involves a thorough inspection and maintenance process to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating season. Here’s a summarized checklist based on the guidelines from BoatUS and Discover Boating: De-winterize: If you winterize your boat, start with a de-winterization. You can use our De-winterization […]
BURN AWARENESS WEEK 2024
BURN AWARENESS WEEK 2024 National Burn Awareness Week, recognized in the first full week of February, is aimed at increasing public awareness about burn injuries. A less commonly discussed but equally important aspect of burn safety are burns occurring during boating activities. Given the popularity of boating as a recreational activity, understanding and preventing these […]
DOS AND DONTS OF BOATING WITH PETS
Dos and Don’ts of Boating with Pets A pet is part of the family. When it comes to boating with pets, there are a few things you may want to remind your boaters. Here’s a checklist to make help make sure your boaters have safe fun with their furry friends on the water. Dos Get […]
WIRELESS MARINA METERING SYSTEMS
Wireless Marina Metering Systems (NEC Compliance Made Easier) With more states adopting NEC standards, marina owners and operators are finding that compliance is coming sooner than originally anticipated. Wireless marina metering systems can greatly facilitate that compliance, which is intended to provide ground fault protection at each supply point in the marina. The only available […]
WHAT IS A PERSONAL LOCATION BEACON?
What is a Personal Location Beacon? A personal location beacon is a small portable radio device designed to communicate your physical location to search and rescue crews in the event of an emergency. The personal location beacon (PLB) acts in similar ways to an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), in that it sends out a […]
SPRINGTIME BOAT SAFETY CHECKLIST
Springtime Boat Safety Checklist With spring around the corner, you may be eager to get your boat out of storage and head to the water. But to avoid unnecessary problems, de-winterizing is an annual ritual. While some boat owners have their marina take care of the details, there’s no reason you can’t do many of […]
REMOTE CONTROL DRONES TO THE RESCUE FOR DROWNING VICTIMS
Remote Control Drones to the Rescue for Drowning Victims According to the World Health Organization, drowning is one of the top 10 leading causes of death, with 372,000 people drowning each year. Marina operators and boat owners know that it’s imperative always to have a hand-thrown lifebuoy close at hand in case someone goes overboard. […]
OPERATIONAL MARINA SAFETY PLANNING
Operational Marina Safety Planning With pre-season planning underway, a large national marina management company announced that they had acquired the services of a high-tech training firm to develop and oversee their corporate marina safety program. Whether you own one or dozens of marinas across the country, comprehensive operational marina safety planning is a vital component […]
MAY IS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH
PROMOTE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting electrical safety in the home, school and in the workplace. Having started Electrical Safety Month in the mid 1990’s, ESFI’s annual campaign educates the public by teaching steps to reduce the number of electrically […]