Boat Registration Requirements: Boat registration requirements in New Mexico stipulate that to legally operate a motorized boat in the state of New Mexico, you must obtain and carry a Certificate of N...

Boating and Alcohol Laws in Alaksa Boating and alcohol laws in Alaska stipulate that it is illegal in the state of Alaska to operate any boat while under the influence of alcohol, an inhalant, control...

Boating License Requirements in Alaska There are no boating license requirements in Alaska. The state of Alaska does not require boaters to obtain and carry a Boater Education Card (commonly called a ...

Alaska’s Litter Laws Alaska’s litter laws stipulate that it is illegal to litter on either Alaska’s state waters or federal waters. In the event of accidental waste discharge, contact th...

Assisting Other Boaters If you encounter, or are involved in, a boat accident or if another boater is in distress, you are required to provide them with assistance, so long as helping them does not pl...

Hunters and Anglers as Boaters Hunters and anglers face a variety of safety rules and regulations. However, participants of these sports must remember that when they’re hunting or fishing from a boa...

Fighting a Boat Fire Boat fire emergencies can be caused by a number of factors, including: Engine malfunctions; A fire in the galley; Or, the insufficient ventilation of an enclosed engine compartmen...

Capsizing and Person Overboard Emergencies Capsizing is the frightening experience of your boat flipping upside down in the water and it’s consistently the leading cause of all the boating-related f...

Safety in Small Boats A relaxing glide across the lake in your kayak or canoe is a great way to see the landscapes around you while also getting some exercise! However, this experience can be quickly ...

Diving and Snorkeling With the diverse water ‘playgrounds’ that each state has to offer, exploring the underwater world is a fantastic experience! Just remember, whether you’re diving in a river...