Safety & Prevention

Boating can be fun and relaxing for the whole family … provided you keep boating safety in mind for yourself, your passengers, and your boat. From in-depth articles on hurricane preparation and boat insurance to rules of the road, avoiding navigational hazards, and calling for a boat tow through TowBoatUS, you’ll find it here.

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All A-Boarding Ladder

All A-Boarding Ladder
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Capsizes Prompt Sea-Doo Switch Recall

Owners strongly urged to take safety precautions until repair work is completed.
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15 New Year’s Resolutions For Boaters

BoatU.S. and TowBoatU.S. staff offer tips and advice for being a safer, smarter, cleaner boater this year.
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Smart Safety Upgrade On A Budget

The Captain, a new aftermarket camera system, enhances visibility while integrated GPS tracks speed and route, and a built-in DVR records the rides directly to a microSD card.
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Garmin Introduces New Wireless MOB Safety Option

Garmin OnBoard wireless man overboard detection and engine cutoff system automatically marks MOB waypoint on chartplotter, tracks up to 8 waterproof tags.
Ocean Scout Pro

Ocean Scout Pro

When BoatU.S. Magazine tested FLIR’s new Ocean Scout Pro portable thermal imaging monocular, we were convinced that seeing is believing
Boating Safety Gear

Boating Safety Gear

We’re always on the lookout for new and innovative safety gear and found these smartly engineered products at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show.
Cut The ECOS Lanyard

Cut The ECOS Lanyard

Wireless engine cutoff switches offer captains more range of motion and an additional layer of safety.
Ai Powered App Aims To Enhance Boating Safety

Ai Powered App Aims To Enhance Boating Safety

Created in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Pocket Captain puts information at boaters’ fingertips for fast answers to critical questions.