Boating can be a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous, even deadly. In 2022, recreational boating accidents claimed 636 lives and injured 2,222 people, according to the Coast Guard. Those 4,040 ...

If you’re one of the many boaters enjoying Massachusetts’ waterways — whether you were practically born at the wheel or are just starting to test the waters — get ready for a change starting next year ...

Florida Representative Vanessa Oliver is urging Governor DeSantis to sign HB 289 (Lucy's Law), which enhances boating safety regulations. Lucy's Law mandates boater safety training for more ...

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — If you've ever dreamed of skippering your own boat, a new safety training program is available in San Diego and Oceanside. In this Zevely Zone, I got behind the helm with America's ...

While summer boating brings great pleasure to most, one expert shared a bevy of resources for boaters to stay safe and avoid tragedy as water accident figures climb. Capt. Geoff Fahringer is a 50-year ...

Certified boater training for Tiber and Canyon Ferry reservoirs can now be taken online at cleandraindrymt.com. Watercraft owners who primarily recreate on either Tiber or Canyon Ferry reservoir can ...

BOSTON (WWLP) – A new Massachusetts law going into effect on April 1, 2026, requires a mandatory boater education program for all motorized vessel operators. The Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act was ...

Local boater training and certification for Tiber and Canyon Ferry reservoirs can be now be done online at musselresponse.mt.gov. The online training course provides participants with information ...

Emergency responders practicing ice rescues on Lake Hopatcong got more than they expected on Wednesday when their training was interrupted by a real-life emergency: an iceboater in need of help.