Teri Williams ⁽¹⁰¹⁾

Whether cruising through the Gulf of Mexico on a sailboat or jet skiing on Lake Travis, it's important to put safety first. In 2024, millions of Americans had a great time with friends and family on the open water. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Coast…

Thinking about getting a pontoon boat for your next adventure on the water? These kinds of boats can be delightful, especially if you want to spend time with friends or family members. With expansive decks and a stable design, pontoon boats are ideal for groups…

How many people can (or should) you carry on your boat? It's not a trick question, and the answer isn't "as many as can fit on board." Understanding a boat's capacity is a crucial aspect of boating safely. To get everyone on the water and…

Yes, you'll need a California Boater Card (or boating license) to operate a jet ski in California. This is a requirement regardless of your age, as of January 1, 2025. A jet ski is a motorized vessel, and it's considered a type of boat. So, it falls…

If you're planning to operate a jet ski, also called a personal watercraft (PWC), in the United States, you may be wondering how to get a jet ski license. To legally operate a jet ski in most states, you'll need to complete a state-approved boater…