It’s that time of year again. Backpacks are filled to the brim. New shoes are tied up. Yellow school busses can be seen all over town. That only means one thing – it’s back to school time for the kidsRead More
If you’re anything like us, you live and breathe boating. Whether it’s spending a beautiful late-summer day out on the water cruising your favorite waterways, perusing your favorite boating message boards or reading up on the newest boats in BoatingRead More
The Sea Tow Foundation, with the help and support of its newly launched North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council, formally announced the new national awards program in a press release last month. The National Boating Industry Safety Awards are designedRead More
If you’re considering renting an emergency beacon from the Sea Tow Foundation before a boating trip, there are two different types that you can chose from: EPIRB and PLB, but the question is, which beacon is the best oneRead More
The Sea Tow Foundation – a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading awareness of safe boating practices – has announced it will receive a series of grants from the United States Coast Guard for the 2019-20 grant year and beyond.Read More
Whether you are new to the boating community or have spent the majority of your life on the water, it is important to know some basic boat handling skills before operating a boat. This list of skills doesn’t take theRead More
A personal watercraft (PWC) is often referred to by the various brand names such as Jet Ski or Ski Doo. Riding a PWC can be a lot of fun, but just like operating any motorized vessel, it is important toRead More
We all know that boating and summer go hand-in-hand, but you may not realize how many other summer activities can incorporate boating. Did you know you can combine boating with some other favorite pastimes like sporting events or concerts? JustRead More
One of the biggest boating holidays of the season is upon us and, for many of us, there’s nothing we want more than an enjoyable day out on our favorite waterways; but in order to do that, we as boatersRead More
For an experienced skipper or crew member, tying the right boating knot for the task at hand is often a point of pride as well as safety and security. Attaching a new anchor? You’ll want to use an anchor bend,Read More
