Most boating incidents occur in good visibility and calm waters. Essential safety items include life jackets, visual and audio signals, and a VHF radio. A first aid kit, GPS, and fire extinguisher are ...

Hello! I cover Chautauqua County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Maki.Becker@wkbw.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Fourth of July is one of the busiest boating days of the ...

(WHTM) — Every year, lives are lost while boating. Many of those deaths could have been prevented. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is sharing some reminders ahead of Memorial Day, considered ...

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass (WWLP)- We’re getting closer to July which means more people will be out on the water as temperatures continue to warm. But safety should be at the forefront. 22News was at Brunelle ...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Coast Guard Auxiliary are celebrating National Safe Boating Week this week. In honor of National Safe Boating Week, the ...

CHOUTEAU, Okla. — The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) Police Department is sharing some tips on how to be safe over the Fourth of July holiday. They are reminding everyone to boat and float safe, be ...

Summer is officially in full swing and more people are outdoors, swimming and enjoying the warm weather. Whether you’re in the water or the one behind the grill, experts say it’s important to remember ...

Many, if not most, boat-launch ramps are situated so as to be somewhat sheltered from strong currents. Not all ramps offer this convenience, though. At some point, you might find yourself needing to ...