Safety and Health on the Water Articles

Rules of the Airways for VHF Radios Commercial boat operators are required to monitor Channel 16, the international distress and calling channel monitored 24 hours a day by the U.S. Coast Guard.Pleasure boaters are not bound by law to monitor Channel 16; however, if the radio is turned on it must spend its idle time…

Boating Safety Equipment Optional boating safety equipment is like icing on the safety cake. The Coast Guard requirements meet the essential ingredients for boating safety, but the following items increase your odds of staying safe on the water or a speedy rescue in the event the worst happens: VHF-FM Marine Radio Either fixed or hand-held,…

Coast Guard Required Boating Gear When it comes to boating, safety is paramount. But how do you know which safety items are essential or just nice to have in a case of emergency? To be sure, investing in boating safety gear can get costly, but the price is small in comparison to injuries or lost…

How to Get The Right Fit for a Child’s Life jacket Boating can be an enjoyable family activity with fun for the whole family, no matter their size or age. But, as with any potentially dangerous sport, safety gear is essential. Just like knee pads for skateboarders and helmets for bicycles, a children’s life vest…

Hypothermia Explained: What is it and How to Avoid it What is Hypothermia? The movies Titanic and The Perfect Storm alerted many people to the dangers of hypothermia. Yet some of the films’ scenes are seriously misleading: the Titanic’s young lovers only became hypothermic in the ocean, not while wading through icy water inside the…