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Electric Boat Safety: What to Know Before Hitting the Water

If you're thinking about hitting the water for a day of adventure, sailboats or vessels with gas motors aren't your only options. You can also choose to go electric! With some knowledge of electric boat safety, information from an online boating safety course, and the right…

Infant Life Jackets: How to Find the Right Fit

Keeping yourself and your passengers safe is a vital element of any boating adventure. Everyone can have a safer time on the water if you bring a life jacket for every passenger, including yourself, as well as infant life jackets if there are babies on…

How Do I Learn to Drive a Boat? A Step-By-Step Guide

Whether you're spending time by yourself in a small boat or taking passengers with you in a larger vessel, knowing how to operate your boat safely can mean a better time on the water and a safe return to the dock. If you're wondering, "How…

Boat Insurance 101: What Every Boater Needs to Know

Taking good care of your vessel is one of the most important aspects of being a boat owner, and protecting it is about more than just basic maintenance. Along with spring updates, fall winterizing, and repairs, you should also consider getting boat insurance. While you…

Post-Season Boat Maintenance [A Guide]

With this year's boating season wrapping up, it's time for end-of-season boat maintenance. Not only does maintenance help protect your boat during the colder months, but it also makes it easier for you to de-winterize your vessel for spring. Here's what to consider (including an 8-step…