A routine fishing trip turns catastrophic when a boat sinks 15 miles offshore, leaving three friends fighting waves, exhaustion, sharks, and 28 hours in open water to survive.

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.

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Garmin's new OnBoard wireless MOB system helps protect boaters by automatically marking overboard locations, sounding alarms, and stopping the engine when a captain falls overboard.

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

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.

Wireless engine cutoff switches offer captains more range of motion and an additional layer of safety.

These wonders of technology are lightweight and comfortable, but they do require regular inspections and maintenance to perform properly when needed.

Five crew members credit personal locator beacon, received as a gift, for swift ocean rescue after boat sinks.