Video: Waterskier’s Close Encounter with Dolphins!
This skier (and everyone on the boat) is taking a big risk by not wearing a PFD, but this video was just too incredible not to share! The dolphins just join right in on the fun! Remember: Always wear...
View ArticleVideo: Cute Dog Jumps After Dolphins
Cute little dachshund Gracie couldn’t handle the excitement when a pod of dolphins surfaced near her mom’s kayak—and jumped in to “get” them! Videos like this are a great reminder both that having your...
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Dockwa App Empowers Boaters to be Explorers
Planning a boat trip can be a hassle, especially when it comes to reserving a mooring or a slip at a faraway marina destination. Unless, that is, you have the Dockwa app. Dockwa is a simple smartphone...
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California Boater Card – The Comprehensive Guide
If you are one of California’s four million recreational boaters, you need to be aware of a significant change in California state boating law that will go into effect at the start of next year....
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Boat Safety Tips: How to Call for Help in a Boat Emergency
With boating season right around the corner, it’s important that we refresh our boat safety knowledge. In this article, we will be discussing what to do in the event of an emergency on the water. A...
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Boat Safety – Emergency Rescue Stories
One of our favorite boat safety campaigns is National Safe Boating Week, which was held this year from May 20 to May 26. Every year, individuals and organizations act to increase the awareness of safe...
View ArticleRock Out On the Water: Summer Songs Playlist
Picking the right music is second only to safety when it comes to having a great time on the water. OK maybe that’s a stretch, but music does make everything way more fun! That’s why the Boat Ed team...
View ArticleDo I need a driver’s license to drive a boat?
Wondering if you need a driver’s license to operate a boat? The short answer: No. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other requirements and rules you need to follow! Restrictions on Age Each state has...
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Naming Your Boat? Go Crazy With These Funny Names
Naming a boat is a ceremonious tradition, akin to naming a child. But unlike a child, your boat’s name is plastered on it for all to see, a reflection of the person operating it—you! So if you like to...
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Do I Need Boat Insurance? (Answers to the Top 9 Questions)
If you are planning on purchasing a powerboat or a sailboat in the coming months, there’s a good chance that you are looking into boat insurance as well. If this is the case, you likely have some...
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