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Boating Safety

Top Safety Tips for Hunters and Anglers When Boating

August 30, 2024
3 min read

Hunting and fishing are sports with various safety rules and regulations. However, participants in these sports must remember that when they’re hunting or fishing from a boat, they’re considered boaters and must also follow the rules and regulations for safe boat operation. So, before you head out on your fishing boat or take a boat out for a duck hunt,…

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What You Need to Know About California’s Life Jacket Laws

Aug 16, 2024

Safety is everything, and it all starts with wearing the right life jacket.

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Boating Safety

All About Alabama Life Jacket Laws

Aug 7, 2024

Do you have to wear a life jacket when boating in Alabama? Whether you’re on a fishing boat, jet boat, or something smaller like a kayak or paddle board, it’s…

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The Top 10 Things You’ll Learn in the California Boater Course

Jun 28, 2024

Getting certified with your California Boater Card is the easiest way to learn everything you need to stay safe and be confident in California’s waters. Here’s our top list of what you’ll learn when you complete the California Boater Course with BOATsmart!

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Boating Safety

Why You Should Say No To Drinking And Boating

May 31, 2024

Boating is a great Canadian pastime. Part of what makes boating so enjoyable is being out on the water with friends and family – but should drinking and boating go…

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Our Top 10 Boating Safety Tips for 2024

May 17, 2024
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6 Things to Remember for PWC Safety

May 3, 2024

With summer now in full swing, we’re stoked to get on our PWCs – or what’s known as a “personal watercraft,” like a Jet Ski or Sea-Doo, etc) – to…

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Boating Safety, Boats + Gear

A Guide to the Importance of Boat Safety Equipment

Apr 5, 2024

Planning ahead and having the right boat safety equipment on board before going boating can make for a safer and more enjoyable boat trip.

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Can You Drink and Drive a Boat in Texas? What to Know

Mar 22, 2024

When it comes to Texans on the water, there’s nothing quite as important as keeping boating as safe as it is fun. Regarding drinking and boating, Lone Star boaters are…

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5 Basic Boat Handling Tips Every Boater Should Know

Mar 15, 2024

When operating a boat for the first time, several things to consider will make the experience much safer and more enjoyable for everyone. The most important tip to start with…

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