Any boater who has navigated a pristine waterway, experienced life below the water’s surface, or anchored off a picturesque beach likely appreciates nature’s beauty. Yet some of those very same ...

The types of emergencies that can occur aboard boats are as numerous as the types of boats and types of boaters. Naturally, our boats should be properly equipped with life jackets for everyone, ...

You never forget your first boat. I was 12 when my dad told me that he would match whatever money I saved from cutting grass to buy a boat. By the end of summer, I had $400 to my name. So, we drove to ...

Depending on how far offshore or remote you travel, a satellite-based emergency beacon can provide extra protection. Dave Weaver/Firefly During a boating emergency, things happen fast, and there's ...

A boat hook makes reaching for lines easier and safer. Randy Vance A good boat hook is one of the handiest tools any boat owner can have on board. Reach for your boat hook to fend off a dock or ...

Launching your bass boat solo in under 90 seconds can be done almost every time if you follow this expert step-by-step guide. Stay safe, avoid ramp chaos and get fishing faster. | Kurt Mazurek We’ve ...

Deputies rescue a man who had jumped off a boat “for fun” and was found by a fisherman near the Merced River. MERCED COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Summer means more time on California’s lakes and rivers — ...