Australia is a nation of boaters, with one of the world's highest rates of boat ownership. There are about 1 million registered vessels in Australia and one in ten Australians has a boat license.

Most boating incidents occur in good visibility and calm waters. Essential safety items include life jackets, visual and audio signals, and a VHF radio. A first aid kit, GPS, and fire extinguisher are ...

Hello! I cover Chautauqua County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Maki.Becker@wkbw.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Fourth of July is one of the busiest boating days of the ...

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (KWQC) - Boating season is just around the corner, and safety should be top of mind before heading out on the water. Staff at local boat clubs say it’s essential to check your ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Expect lakes and rivers to be filled with watercrafts of all kind this weekend. Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the boating season and conservation officers in both ...

DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) -With Memorial Day weekend in just a few days, officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources are offering tips on how you can stay safe out on the water. Life jackets ...

While summer boating brings great pleasure to most, one expert shared a bevy of resources for boaters to stay safe and avoid tragedy as water accident figures climb. Capt. Geoff Fahringer is a 50-year ...

In the market for a new boat? Learn what to look for and what to ask when shopping for a new saltwater fishing boat. The post ...

(WHTM) — Every year, lives are lost while boating. Many of those deaths could have been prevented. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is sharing some reminders ahead of Memorial Day, considered ...

Learning how to anchor a boat could save your life in the ocean. This video covers important anchoring tips and tricks, including what to look for to ensure a successful anchoring experience. Featured ...