Boating can be a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous, even deadly. In 2022, recreational boating accidents claimed 636 lives and injured 2,222 people, according to the Coast Guard. Those 4,040 ...
In our May 2025 Sheriff’s Corner article, we covered new boating and safety laws specific to youth operation and training with the new boater education laws that are starting in a phased approach in ...
In the aftermath of Saturday's tragic boat capsizing on Lake Tahoe, where eight out of 10 passengers lost their lives, questions arise regarding safety measures and regulations. The incident involved ...
According to a U.S. Coast Guard report on 2009 boating fatalities, a lack of boat operator safety training was identified as the single biggest contributor to deaths on the water. The report revealed ...
Photo courtesy shutterstock.com By David L. Snelling The Miami-Dade Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force is pushing for ...