HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS PLANS AND PREPARATION
Hurricane Preparedness Plans and Preparation The 2023 hurricane season ranked as the 4th for most-named storms in a year. But the 2023 hurricane season also set climate records, for the highest monthly sea surface temperature in NOAA’s 174 year record. Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. […]
EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATING RADIO BEACON MAINTENANCE (EPIRB MAINTENANCE)
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Maintenance (EPIRB Maintenance) As all boaters should be aware, the proper installation and performance of a boat’s Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, is one of the most important safety measures you can take. Designed to broadcast on a special distress frequency of 406 Mhz when activated, EPIRB’s send a signal directly […]
ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING PREVENTION TOOLS
Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Tools in the Market With the ever-increasing awareness of electric shock drowning (ESD), many companies have been introducing automated solutions and drowning prevention tools. Though by no means the ultimate answer, these electric shock drowning prevention tools could prove beneficial when put in use. First a disclaimer. Current and developing electrical […]
CHOOSING A LIFE JACKET – THE FIRST STEP TO BOATING SAFETY
Choosing a Life Jacket – the First Step to Boating Safety USCG Information on Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) One of the many mandated missions of the United States Coast Guard is marine safety, and all vessels operating on US waters must meet specific requirements when it comes to water safety. Here is some key information the […]
BOATING AND GRILLING
Boating and Grilling On-Board Boating and Grilling Tips for the Boat and Marina Owner Boating and grilling can easily go together, provided you have the right grill and know how to stay safe. Choosing Your Grill Choosing the right grill means considering your budget, space, and grill types. Following are some tips for choosing the […]
BOAT FIRE TAKEAWAYS FOR A SAFER MARINA
Boat Fire Takeaways for a Safer Marina Recent fires in Washington, Missouri, Hawaii, New York, and Nevada serve to underscore the fact that all marinas are vulnerable to this type of tragedy. Though none as catastrophic as the Labor Day Conception boat fire in California, they do serve as reminders of how quickly misfortune can strike […]
APRIL IS DISTRACTED BOATING AWARENESS MONTH
April is Distracted Boating Awareness Month April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which was originally started to educate drivers on the road to the dangers posed by texting and driving and inattention to their surroundings. Nationally, there are more than 3,000 deaths a year attributed to distracted driving. And while there’s been a concerted effort […]
6 BASIC BOATING SAFETY TIPS AND THE STATS THAT SUPPORT THEM
6 Basic Boating Safety Tips and the Stats that Support Them Nothing ruins a beautiful day on the lake like an accident. Some simply require a bandage, but others can be potentially fatal. We’ve assembled six boating safety essentials and a few statistics that really bring home the importance of safety on the water. All […]
5 MARINA SAFETY PROGRAMS & TIPS
5 Marina Safety Programs & Tips When disaster strikes on the water, the best course of action is to be prepared, and safety minded marinas can help by having marina safety programs in place. Fortunately, there are a variety of marina safety programs and practices to help make the boating experience safe and enjoyable. Many […]