In an instant, a fun day on the water turned into a tragedy when R&B star Usher’s stepson was struck by a Jet Ski while tubing behind a speedboat. In a rash of accidents involving personal watercrafts, 216 injuries and 16 deaths have occurred this…
Nobody ever imagines being involved in a life or death situation because their boat capsizes or swamps. Dave Mull, writer, photographer and senior editor for Lakeland Boating Magazine, could tell you different. Mull spent 3 ½ hours adrift on Lake Michigan, clinging to a Coleman…
Official boating handbooks, which summarize state boating regulations and safety information, are now available for most states as e-books. These state-specific boating handbooks, which are published by Kalkomey, parent company of Boat Ed and www.boat-ed.com, are available for a variety of e-readers. “Providing boating handbooks…
National Safe Boating Week, held May 19-25, 2012, is a great time to reflect on the fact that the United States has seen a steady decline in boating fatalities since President Eisenhower proclaimed the week in 1958. It’s also an opportunity to help boaters learn…
Picture this – the sun is shining, there’s a gentle breeze and your mood is sky high as you head to the lake for a fun day on the water. However, at the boat ramp is a fellow who has backed his trailer down the…
