Zip, Clip, Go!
A real-life boating emergency on the Hudson River shows how properly fitted life jackets—and the BoatU.S. Foundation’s free loaner program—helped keep eight people safe and is expanding access nationwide.
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
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
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
Wireless engine cutoff switches offer captains more range of motion and an additional layer of safety.
Inflatable Life Jacket
These wonders of technology are lightweight and comfortable, but they do require regular inspections and maintenance to perform properly when needed.
Fishing Trip Unravels Into Fight For Survival
Five crew members credit personal locator beacon, received as a gift, for swift ocean rescue after boat sinks.
New Boating Education Law In New England
The growing list of states requiring some form of safe boating education before taking the helm continues to grow with Massachusetts filling out the entire Northeast U.S.