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.

DIY: Ultimate Onboard Safety Kit

Go beyond the obvious choices and prep your boat with this critical safety gear and spares for a safe, glitch-free season.

PLB Innovation For Boaters: Know They're Coming For You

Take some of the stress out of a boater distress call with the newly approved next-generation ResQLink PLBs with Return Link Service.

The Crippling Effects Of Cold Water Immersion

Here's what happens to your body during cold-water immersion, and what to do if you find yourself in this situation.

Safety Rules For The Boatyard

We all know it's important to be safe on the water, but there are also some important rules to follow when working in the boatyard.

SIONYX Nightwave Camera: Don't Be Afraid To Boat At Night

A new ultra-low-light marine digital camera system can help boaters navigate after sunset — without the thermal imaging price tag.

TowBoatUS Santa Cruz: Working Hard Where Marine Giants Play

TowBoatUS Santa Cruz, California, handle the typical service calls from local boaters, the difference is his service area is contained within one of the most dynamic marine ecosystems in the world.

Boating Boom Leads To More Accidents And Fatalities

Numbers don't lie. Coast Guard statistics reveal that accidents reached record levels during the pandemic. We look into the factors behind this deadly trend.

New Year's Safety Resolutions For Boaters

Try these 5 commonsense boating commitments that are easy to keep.

TowBoatUS Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

Five TowBoatUS ports around the U.S. turned their red towboats pink in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.